GREAT BRITAIN UK 1887 HALF CROWN SILVER COIN QUEEN VICTORIA
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GREAT BRITAIN UK 1887 HALF CROWN SILVER COIN QUEEN VICTORIA AU-UNC
Features
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)  |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1887-1892 |
| Value | ½ Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1969 |
| Number | N# 8474 |
| References | KM# 764, Sp# 3924 |
Obverse
Crowned and veiled bust ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA
Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God
Engraver: Joseph Edgar Boehm
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms within garter and collar, legend around, divided date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID DEF
1889
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
Translation:
Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Shame on he who thinks evil of it
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon