1 Crown - Victoria 1st portrait
| Silver (.925) | 28.3 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1839-1847 |
| Value | 1 Crown (¼) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.3 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#23652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms within wreath, legend around, national flower emblems below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:
Unabridged legend: Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Regnal year in Roman numerals.
Note: cinquefoil and star stops varieties exist.
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI XI
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard Eleventh year of reign (1847)
Comment
House of Hanover (1714-1901), Victoria (1837-1901), Young head coinage (1838-87), Sterling silver crown piece.
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 1 Crown - Victoria (1st portrait) 1839-1847 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was the first coin to feature the young Queen Victoria, who was only 18 years old when she ascended to the throne. This coin was minted during a time of great change and growth for the British Empire, and it represents a significant moment in the country's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1844 | 94200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 | 159100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 | 140900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Victoria (1st portrait) 1839-1847 coin.
