Victoria - One Crown 1897 - Kingdom of Great Britain

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

Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1897 LXI (1893-1900)
Value: 1 Crown = 5 Shillings (1/4 LSD)
Metal: Silver (.925)
Weight: 27.95 g
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Grade: F12
Mintage: 262,100 (Scarce)
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: 12-31-1969
References: KM# 783, Sp# 3937

Obverse:
Crowned and veiled bust ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.

Lettering: VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF · IND·IMP·

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India.

Engraver: Thomas Brock. 

Reverse:
St. George slaying the dragon right, date and engraver's initials in exergue.

Lettering:
1897
B.P.

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci. 

Edge:
Regnal year in Roman numerals.

Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN. ANNO REGNI LXI

Translation: An ornament and a safeguard. 61th year of reign (1897).

Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 10/11 troy ounce (436.4 grains). Obverse design by Sir Joseph Boehm.

This coin was not included in demonetization legislation when decimalization was introduced in 1971. It has been confirmed by the Royal Mint that the coin remains legal tender, having been remonetized with a value of 25 pence.

Référence : KM# 783, Sp# 3937

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