1 Crown - Victoria 3rd portrait

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1893-1900
Value 1 Crown (¼)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
12800
References KM# 783,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 3937
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned and veiled bust ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF · IND·IMP·

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India

Engraver: Thomas Brock

Reverse

St. George slaying the dragon right, date and engraver's initials in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1893
B.P.

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Regnal year in Roman numerals.

Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN. ANNO REGNI LVI

Translation: An ornament and a safeguard. 56th year of reign (1893)

Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 10/11 troy ounce (436.4 grains).

This coin was not included in demonetization legislation when decimalization was introduced in 1971. It has been confirmed by the Royal Mint that the coin remains legal tender, having been remonetized with a value of 25 pence.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1893  497 800 $ 31 $ 36 $ 56 $ 82 $ 460 31% LVI
1893  Photo 1 300 $ 5900 0.5% LVI; Proof
1893  $ 30 4% LVII; mintage incl. above
1894  144 900 $ 37 $ 52 8% LVII
1894  $ 52 4% LVIII; mintage incl. above
1895  252 800 $ 44 $ 47 12% LIX
1895  $ 52 8% LVIII; mintage incl. above
1896  317 500 $ 27 11% LIX
1896  $ 34 $ 52 10% LX; mintage incl. above
1897  262 100 $ 35 $ 52 12% LX
1897  $ 46 $ 49 9% LXI; mintage incl. above
1898  161 400 $ 33 $ 39 $ 65 9% LXI
1898  $ 30 $ 54 7% LXII; mintage incl. above
1899  166 300 $ 49 11% LXII
1899  $ 52 3% LXIII; mintage incl. above
1900  353 300 $ 37 $ 45 $ 53 17% LXIII
1900  $ 34 $ 48 $ 54 8% LXIV; mintage incl. above

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2024 January 16 - 18 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3114
Lot 33654
Internet Archive
16 Jan 2024 1893 – LVI; Proof UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25380
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 1893 – LVI; Proof UNC
(PCGS PR62)
USD 2640.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 32795
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 1893 – LVI; Proof UNC
(NGC PR66)
USD 12 600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 30251
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 1893 – LVI; Proof UNC
(NGC PR65)
USD 5760.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098
Lot 33867
Internet Archive
18 Jan 2022 1893 – LVI; Proof UNC
(NGC PR63)
USD 2880.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098
Lot 33866
Internet Archive
18 Jan 2022 1893 – LVI; Proof UNC
(NGC PR65 Cameo)
USD 7500.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 10 NYINC World Coins Platinum Night Auction - New York 3097
Lot 30265
Internet Archive
10 Jan 2022 1893 – LVI; Proof UNC
(NGC PR66)
USD 12 000.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232142
Lot 61477
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2021 1893 – LVI; Proof UNC
(NGC PR62)
USD 3360.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 32842
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 1893 – LVI; Proof UNC
(PCGS PR63)
USD 2640.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - Victoria (3rd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2020 November 5 - 6 World & Ancient Coins Platinum and Signature Online Auction - Dallas 3088
Lot 33183
Internet Archive
5 Nov 2020 1893 – LVI; Proof UNC
(NGC PR66)
USD 10 200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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