GREAT BRITAIN UK 1896 LIX CROWN SILVER COIN QUEEN VICTORIA
Features
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1893-1900 |
| Value | 1 Crown = 5 Shillings (¼) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 12800 |
| References | KM# 783, Sp# 3937 |
Obverse
Crowned and veiled bust ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF · IND·IMP·
Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India
Engraver: Thomas Brock
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, date and engraver's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1896
B.P.