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Estimated Value
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$43 – $56
Name or Denominations
1 Crown (¼)
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Ruler
Victoria (1837-1901)
Year of Minting
1887-1892
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Shape
Round
Rarity
Common
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
NA
Material
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Edge Type
Reeded
Technique
Milled
Front design
Crowned and veiled bust ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Back design
St. George slaying the dragon right, date and engraver's initials in exergue.
Year of Minting
1887-1892
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Mint location
Royal Mint (Tower Hill) , London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Inscriptions
Obverse: VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REG: F:D: Reverse: 1887 B.P.
Context
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.
Rarity
Common
Coin type
Standard circulation
In circulation
Yes
Demonetized
No
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