United Kingdom,1 Crown 1900,LXIV , zilver Crown , Victoria

Features

IssuerUnited Kingdom QueenVictoria (1837-1901)
TypeStandard circulation coinsYears1893-1900Value1 Crown (¼)CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)CompositionSilver (.925)Weight28.28 gDiameter38.61 mmShapeRoundTechniqueMilledOrientationMedal alignment ↑↑Number

N#

12800

ReferencesKM# 783, Sp# 3937

Obverse

Crowned and veiled bust ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF · IND·IMP·

Unabridged legend: Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix Indiae Imperatrix

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India

Engraver: Thomas Brock

Reverse

St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date and engraver's initials in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1893
B.P.

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Regnal year in Roman numerals.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN. ANNO REGNI LVI

Translation: An ornament and a safeguard. 56th year of reign (1893)

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

House of Hanover (1714-1901), Victoria (1837-1901), Old head coinage (1893-1901), sterling silver crown piece.

 

The standard weight of these coins was 10/11 troy ounce (436.4 grains).

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.