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1 Crown - Edward VII
1902 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1902 |
| Value | 1 Crown (¼) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#2343 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, date and engraver's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1902
B.P.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Regnal year in Roman numerals
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI II
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard Second year of reign (1902)
Comment
House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1901-17), Edward VII (1901-10). One year issue only, the last British crown struck for circulation.The standard weight of these coins was 10/11 troy ounce (436.4 grains).
This coin was not included in demonetization legislation when decimalization was introduced in 1971. It has been confirmed by the Royal Mint that the coin remains legal tender, having been remonetized with a value of 25 pence.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1902 Edward VII 1 Crown coin is that it was the first coin to feature the image of King Edward VII, who had recently ascended to the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Victoria. This coin was also the first to be minted with the new "English" design, which featured a more naturalistic portrait of the king and a redesigned reverse side featuring a crowned shield with the inscription "ONE CROWN". This design change marked a significant departure from the traditional Victorian-era coinage designs and paved the way for modern coin design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Edward VII 1902 coin.
