GREAT BRITAIN UK 1897 CROWN SILVER COIN QUEEN VICTORIA TOP GRADE
Features
Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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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:
1897
B.P.