Victoria - Half Crown, 1892 - Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: Great Britain, Victoria, Queen & Empress.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1892 (1887-1892)
Value: 1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/8 LSD)
Metal: Silver (.9250)
Weight: 14.1 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Grade: VF35 (Uncleaned)
Mintage: 1,710,300
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
1892
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).

Referencia : KM# 764, Sp# 3924

Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...

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