Victoria - Jubilee Half Crown, 1887 - Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: Great Britain, Victoria, Queen & Empress.

Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1887 (1887-1892)
Value: 1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/8 LSD)
Metal: Silver (.9250)
Weight: 14 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Grade: XF45
Mintage: 1,176,200
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
1887
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).

Référence : KM# 764, Sp# 3924

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

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