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Country: Great Britain, Victoria, Queen & Empress.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1890 (1887-1892)
Value: 1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/8 LSD)
Metal: Silver (.9250)
Weight: 13.2 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Grade: VG08
Mintage: 3,228,100
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: 12-31-1969
References: KM# 764, Sp# 3924
Obverse:
Crowned and veiled bust ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Lettering: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA
Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God.
Engraver: Joseph Edgar Boehm.
Reverse:
Crowned quartered shield of arms within garter and collar, legend around, divided date below.
Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID DEF
1890
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
Translation:
Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Shame on he who thinks evil of it
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon.
Edge:
Reeded.
Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains).
Reference : KM# 764, Sp# 3924
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...
Collection : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India