1/2 Crown - Victoria 2nd portrait, Pattern

€316,640.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1884
TypePattern
Value1/2 Crown (1/8)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight14.14 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Joseph Edgar Boehm
Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
In circulation to
Reference(s) ESC#2802
Obverse descriptionCrowned and veiled bust (`Jubilee Head`) of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVICTORIA DEI GRATIA
(Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned quartered shield of arms within garter and collar, legend around, divided date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITANNIARUM REGINA FID DEF 1884 3 HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
(Translation: Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Shame on he who thinks evil of it)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1884  - Proof -
Catalog ID7450210240
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