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The portrait on the obverse of these 1892 coins is the work of Joseph Edgar Boehm. The so-called Jubilee Head portrait depicts Queen Victoria wearing a small crown and a long lace veil. The inscription around the effigy reads 'VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:'.
Benedetto Pistrucci's classic St George and the dragon engraving is used on the reverse of these 1892 Crowns. Today, this design is most closely associated with gold Sovereigns but it was used on a range of Crown coins through the 19th century.
In the Victorian period, Crowns were made from solid .925 sterling silver. These large British coins measure 38.6 millimetres from milled edge to milled edge and weigh approximately 28.28 grams.
Records show that just 451,334 silver Crowns were struck at the Royal Mint in the 1892 calendar year. This was the final Crown date struck with the Jubilee Head portrait, as the Widowed Head bust was introduced in the following year.
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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