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½ Crown - Victoria 1st portrait; 2nd type
| Silver (.925) | 14.14 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1874-1887 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms within olive wreath, legend around, national flower emblems below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: ·
Translation: Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Milled (plain edge Proof exist)
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Crown - Victoria (1st portrait; 2nd type) 1874-1887 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by William Wyon, a renowned British engraver and sculptor, who was also responsible for designing several other coins and medals during his career.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 | 2188500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 | 1113400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 | 633200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 | 447000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 | 1466200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 | 901300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 | 1346300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 | 2301400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 | 808200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 | 2982700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 | 1569100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 | 1628400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 | 891700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 | 261700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - Victoria (1st portrait; 2nd type) 1874-1887 coin.
