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1887 Victoria Silver Crown Coin

1887 Victoria Silver Crown Coin Reverse

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Collectable Jubilee Head 1887 silver Crowns (S 3921, Bull 2585, ESC 296). These coins were struck in Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee year. Victoria came to the throne in 1837 and, in 1887, was celebrating 50 years on the throne. British currency was updated to mark this important royal occasion, with the Royal Mint striking the first currency Crown in 40 years and authorising a new portrait of the long-reigning monarch. Designed by Joseph Edgar Boehm, the controversial Jubilee Head portrait is best appreciated on the large surface of these 1887 sterling silver coins. This effigy is paired with the instantly recognisable image of Saint George slaying a dragon, seen on the reverse of the 273,581 circulation-issued Crowns issued in this year.
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Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Portrait

The obverse of these 1887-dated coins features the Jubilee Head effigy of Queen Victoria, designed by Joseph Edgar Boehm. This is the first year in which this portrait was used on Crowns. The inscription reads 'VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:'.

Saint George And The Dragon Reverse

Benedetto Pistrucci's classic Saint George and the dragon design appears on the reverse of these Crown coins, showing England's patron saint mounted on a rearing horse. The date (1887) appears below with the artist's 'B.P.' initials to the right.

Sterling Silver British Currency Coin

19th-century British Crowns are minted in .925 sterling silver. These large coins weigh approximately 28.28 grams and measure 38.6 millimetres from milled edge to milled edge.

How Many Crowns Were Minted In 1887?

273,581 silver Crown coins were struck at the Royal Mint in 1887. These were the first Crowns minted for circulation since 1847. Though these large coins did circulate, the number minted was much lower than other silver coins of the period.

Collecting Victorian Silver Crowns

British silver Crowns are an excellent focus for any coin collector, particularly those who appreciate the artistry that goes into coin engraving. The large surface of Crown coins allows stunning designs to be appreciated in all their glory.

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