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1901 Halfcrown Victoria Silver Coin

1901 Halfcrown Victoria Silver Coin Reverse

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The final Victorian Halfcrowns: 1901 UK silver coins featuring the distinguished Widowed Head portrait of Queen Victoria.

Victoria died on 22 January 1901 at the age of 81. Though she was immediately succeeded by her son, who would reign as King Edward VII, all 1901-dated British coins are issued in Victoria's name, with this issue featuring the Old Head bust by Sir Thomas Brock.

  • Brock also designed the shield of arms and collar design seen on the reverse
  • 1,516,570 Halfcrowns were struck by the Royal Mint in 1901 in .925 sterling silver
  • References: S 3938, Bull 2787, ESC 735

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Crowned Shield Reverse

The reverse, also designed by Sir Thomas Brock, shows a spade-shaped shield of royal arms, surmounted by a crown and encircled by a Garter collar with '· FID · DEF · IND · IMP ·' above with the date and 'HALF CROWN' below.

Veiled Head Portrait Of Victoria

1901 Halfcrowns feature an elegant diademed and veiled portrait of Queen Victoria, also by Brock, known as the Old, Veiled or Widowed Head effigy. The legend reads 'VICTORIA · DEI GRA · BRITT · REG ·'.

Silver Halfcrown Specifications

During this period, British Halfcrowns were struck at the Royal Mint's premises, near to the Tower of London, in 14.1 grams of .925 sterling silver. These coins measure 32 millimetres from milled edge to milled edge.

How Many 1901 Halfcrowns Were Minted?

The Royal Mint struck 1,516,570 silver Halfcrowns in the 1901 calendar year, according to records. This Halfcrown was the final issue to feature a portrait of Victoria before the Queen's death on 22 January 1901.

Historic Victorian Currency

These Victorian Halfcrowns are historic British coins that have seen circulation. As currency coins, they will exhibit typical signs of use, including marks, wear and toning appropriate to their age and grade.