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1 Crown - Victoria 2nd portrait
| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1887-1892 |
| 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#11102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, date and engraver's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1887
B.P.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 10/11 troy ounce (436.4 grains). Obverse design by Sir Joseph Boehm.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 (2nd portrait) 1887-1892 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic "Old Head" portrait of Queen Victoria, which was designed by sculptor Thomas Brock. This portrait was used on many coins throughout the British Empire and became a symbol of British currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 | 131800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 | 1807200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 | 997800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 | 566300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 | 451300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait) 1887-1892 coin.
