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½ Crown - Victoria 2nd portrait
| 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 | 1887-1892 |
| Value | ½ Crown (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 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#8474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms within garter and collar, legend around, image of St George and the dragon dividing date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:
18 87
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
Unabridged legend:
Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix
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
Edge
Reeded
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 (2nd portrait) 1887-1892 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was minted during a period of significant change in the British Empire. During Queen Victoria's reign, the British Empire expanded to become the largest empire in history, with colonies and territories across the globe. The coin's mintage period, 1887-1892, saw significant events such as the British South Africa Company's colonization of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and the Boer Wars in South Africa. The coin's design, featuring Queen Victoria's second portrait, was also a departure from the previous coinage designs, reflecting the evolution of the British monarchy and its influence on the empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 | 1428700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 | 4811900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 | 3228100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 | 2284600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 | 1710900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait) 1887-1892 coin.
