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1 Crown - Victoria Young head; Pattern ND
1887 year| Gold | - | 40.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Diameter | 40.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#184052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Order of the Garter crest supported by a crowned lion and a unicorn in chains, surrounded by an intricately detailed bowed wreath. On each side, a ring of beads outlines the raised rim, which is sharply squared off.
Lettering:
HONI SOIT [QUI] MAL Y PENSE
DIEU ET MON DROIT
Translation:
Shame on he [who] thinks evil of it
God and my right
Comment
ESC-342A (R7), 1 or 2 known, struck in Nuremberg, Germany, by the die-sinking firm of L.C. Lauer, unlisted in Krause or Spink. Designer remains unknown, or unverified, as the artist did not sign the dies for this piece.Images of piece sold by Heritage Auctions, Auction #3021, 6 January 2013, lot #21015. 235,000.00 USD in PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC slab.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Crown - Victoria (Young head; Pattern) ND (1887) from United Kingdom is that it was designed by William Wyon, a renowned British engraver and designer, who was also responsible for creating the iconic design of the British gold sovereign.
