1888 Threepence Victoria Silver Coin

Scarce date 1888 silver Threepence coin, struck at the Royal Mint in London, the same year Jack the Ripper terrorised the streets of the city.

1888 Threepence coins display a crowned portrait of Queen Victoria by sculptor Joseph Edgar Boehm, paired with the standard crown and wreath design used on circulation and Maundy Money 3d coins for years, with this variation attributed to engraver Jean Baptiste Merlen.

• From a low calendar year mintage of 518,199, regarded as Scarce by Bull
• Historic currency coin, struck in .925 sterling silver - will show normal wear and toning

S 3931, Bull 3438, ESC 2098