½ Sovereign - Victoria

Reverse

Garnished shield, crowned and lined, around, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID:DEF: and below 1889, the mint mark, M at the middle of the date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:
18 M 89

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Milled

Comment

Mintmarks:
M = Melbourne Mint
S = Sydney Mint

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Mintmarks:
M = Melbourne Mint
S = Sydney Mint

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1887-1893 British colonies (Australia) ½ Sovereign coin made of Gold (.917) weighing 3.992 g is that it was minted during a time when the British Empire was at its peak, and the coin's design reflects this history. The obverse of the coin features an image of Queen Victoria, who was the reigning monarch at the time, and the reverse features the iconic St. Edward's Crown, which symbolizes the British monarchy's power and authority. The coin's design serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of the British Empire during that era.

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