1899 Halfcrown Victoria Silver Coin

Queen Victoria 1899 British silver Halfcrowns: struck at the Royal Mint in London and ready to add to your collection.

The obverse of these 1899 coins features the popular Old Head portrait of Victoria, also known as the Widowed Head, for the long veil that the Queen is depicted wearing, a nod to her habit of wearing black following the death of her consort, Prince Albert.

• This effigy is the work of sculptor Sir Thomas Brock, who also designed the shield reverse
• 2,863,872 of these .925 sterling silver Halfcrowns minted in the 1899 calendar year

S 3938, Bull 2785, ESC 733