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1 Crown - Victoria Spink and Son Pattern
1887 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1887 |
| Value | 1 Crown (¼) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#309289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Royal arms with supporters, MDCCCLXXXVII and spray below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE SHILLINGS
MDCCCLXXXVII
SPINK & SON
Designer: J.R. Thomas
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Crown - Victoria (Spink and Son Pattern) 1887 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by Sir Edgar Boehm, a renowned Austrian-born sculptor and medallist who was appointed as the Royal Mint's Chief Engraver in 1886. Boehm's design for the coin features a young Queen Victoria, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and acorns, symbolizing strength and longevity. The coin's obverse also bears the inscription "Victoria D.G. Britt. Reg. F.D." which stands for "Victoria, by the grace of God, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith." This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 300 pieces minted in gold and a small number of them still in existence today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Victoria (Spink and Son Pattern) 1887 coin.
