I suspect that the "shepherd" you refer to is the seated figure of the female warrior Britannia holding a trident and shield.
During the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, Britannia appeared on the reverse of the Penny, the Halfpenny and the Farthing. These three coins were very similar except for size.
From 1841 to 1860, the copper Penny was 34 mm in diameter.
From 1860 to 1901, the bronze Penny was 30.81 mm in diameter.
From 1838 to 1860, the copper Halfpenny was 28 mm in diameter.
From 1860 to 1901, the bronze Halfpenny was 26 mm in diameter.
From 1838 to 1860, the copper Farthing was 22 mm in diameter.
From 1860 to 1901, the bronze Farthing was 20 mm in diameter.
Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Mary, Queen Anne, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II have been on the obverse of all British coins during their respective reigns. Britannia has been on the reverse of many different British coins for hundreds of years. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Princess Diana have been on the reverse of several British coins, and Queen Victoria appeared on the reverse of the 2001 Five Pound coin.
Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Mary, Queen Anne, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II have been on the obverse of all British coins during their respective reigns. Britannia has been on the reverse of many different British coins for hundreds of years. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Princess Diana have been on the reverse of several British coins, and Queen Victoria appeared on the reverse of the 2001 Five Pound coin.
More information please. Where are the five dots? What is on the reverse of the coin? What is the diameter of the coin? Is there any inscription on the coin?
There were quite a few different British Queen Victoria sterling silver coins issued in 1840, so please be a bit more specific. Halfcrown - 32mm in diameter - Crowned shield on reverse Shilling - 23.5mm in diameter - Crowned ONE SHILLING on reverse Sixpence - 19mm in diameter - Crowned SIX PENCE on reverse Groat (Fourpence) - 16mm in diameter - Britannia on the reverse Threepence - 16mm in diameter - numeral 3 on the reverse
The inscription "DIRIGIT DEUS GRESSUS MEOS" (May God direct my steps) appears on the reverse of the 1839 Queen Victoria 22 carat gold Five Pound (Quintuple Sovereign) featuring UNA and the lion on the reverse. This coin was only ever issued as a Proof coin, and only in 1839.
Check your coin, Queen Victoria died in 1901.
Such a coin does not exist. Queen Victoria was not born until 1819 and coins with her likeness were not issued until 1838.
You are out of luck. Victoria did not become Queen until 1837.
What is the weight of a queen victoria sovereign weight
Please check your coin. Queen Victoria died in 1901, Queen Elizabeth II is on all 1964 British coins.
There was no 1831 British coin minted with Queen Adelaide on the reverse. You may have a coin/token/medallion commemorating William's coronation.
Please check your coin. Queen Victoria died in 1901, King George V was on the throne in 1916. Also, please state a denomination of coin.