Victoria - Half Crown 1896 - Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: Great Britain, Victoria, Queen & Empress.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1896 (1893-1901)
Value: 1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/8 LSD)
Metal: Silver (.9250)
Weight: 14 g 
Diameter: 32.3 mm
Grade: VF/XF
Mintage: 2,148,500
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 12-31-1969
References: KM# 782, Sp# 3938

Obverse:
Older veiled bust ('Old ead') of Queen Victoria left, wearing the Sapphire and Diamond coronet, legend around.

Lettering:
VICTORIA·DEI GRA·BRITT · REG
T.B.

Translation:
Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains.
(Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina).

Engraver: Thomas Brock.

Reverse:
Crowned quartered shield of arms in collar, legend around, divided date below.

Lettering:
·FID·DEF· IND·IMP·
HALF 18 96 CROWN

Translation:
Defender of the Faith Empress of India.
(Fidei Defensatrix Indiae Imperatrix).

Engraver: Thomas Brock.

Edge:
Reeded.

Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains).

Reference : KM# 782, Sp# 3938

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces7...

Collection : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India