Victoria - Half Crown, 1891 - Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: Great Britain, Victoria, Queen & Empress (1837-1901)

Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1891 (1887-1892)
Value: 1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/8 LSD)
Metal: Silver (.9250)
Weight: 13.6 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Grade: F12
Mintage: 2,284,600
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
1891
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

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