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1 Crown - Victoria Spink and Son Pattern
1887 year| Aluminium | - | - |
| 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 | Aluminium |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#370683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Royal arms with supporters, denomination above, date and national flower emblems below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE SHILLINGS
MDCCCLXXXVII
SPINK & SON
Engraver: J.R. Thomas
Edge
Script: Latin
Lettering: MADE IN BAVARIA
Comment
By J. Rochelle Thomas for Spink & Son. Intended to be implemented as Victoria's Golden Jubilee Crown, this design is a marked separation from previous Crown designs, with a three-quarter bust of the Queen and unusual edge borders.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Crown - Victoria (Spink and Son Pattern) 1887 from United Kingdom is that it was made of aluminum, which was a relatively new material at the time. Aluminum was first isolated in 1825, and it wasn't until the late 19th century that it became widely used in coinage. The use of aluminum in coins was a significant innovation, as it was lighter, more durable, and less expensive than traditional metals like gold, silver, and copper. The Pattern 1 Crown - Victoria (Spink and Son Pattern) 1887 is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
