1 Crown - Victoria 'Gothic' type
| Silver (.925) | 28.3 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1847-1853 |
| Value | 1 Crown (¼) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.3 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#23740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields of England, Scotland and Ireland around central Garter star with national flower emblems in angles, date below in Roman numerals.
Scripts: Latin, Latin (Fraktur blackletter)
Lettering:
tueatur unita deus
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
anno dom mdcccxlvii
Translation:
May God protect this Union
Shame on he who thinks evil on it
In the year of our Lord 1847
Engraver: William Dyce
Edge
Regnal year in Roman numerals and inscribed in Latin.
Note: plain edge varieties exist
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI UNDECIMO
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard. Eleventh year of reign.
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).
Edge and die rotation varieties:
Sp#3883 UNDECIMO on edge, coin rotation;
Sp#3884 SEPTIMO on edge, medal rotation;
The 56th edition of Spink Standard Catalogue of British Coins (2021) has a footnote for the 3883 Crown stating, 'Beware of recent forgeries'.
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 1847-1853 Victoria ('Gothic' type) 1 Crown coin from the United Kingdom is that it features a unique design element known as the "Gothic" style, which was inspired by the Gothic architecture of the Middle Ages. This style is characterized by the use of pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and intricate detailing, and can be seen in the coin's depiction of the royal crown, scepter, and other elements. The use of this style was a deliberate choice by the coin's designers to evoke a sense of tradition and history, and to emphasize the continuity of the British monarchy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 | 460 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Victoria ('Gothic' type) 1847-1853 coin.
