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½ Crown - Victoria 3rd portrait
| Silver (.925) | 14.14 g | 32.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1893-1901 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#7858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms in collar, legend around, divided date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·FID·DEF· IND·IMP·
HALF 18 97 CROWN
Translation:
Defender of the Faith Empress of India
(Fidei Defensatrix Indiae Imperatrix)
Engraver: Thomas Brock
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 (3rd portrait) 1893-1901 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was designed by Sir Thomas Brock, a prominent British sculptor and medallist, who also created several other coins and medals for the British royal family during his career.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | 1300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 1524900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 1772600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 2148500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 1678600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 | 1870000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 | 2863800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 4479100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 | 1516500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait) 1893-1901 coin.
