½ Crown - Victoria 3rd portrait

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
Queen	Victoria (1837-1901)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1893-1901
Value	½ Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (⅛)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	14.14 g
Diameter	32.3 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 December 1969
Number	N# 7858 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 782, 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# 3938 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

Older veiled bust ('Old head') of Queen Victoria left, wearing the Sapphire and Diamond coronet, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIA·DEI GRA·BRITT · REG
T.B.

Translation:
Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains
(Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina)

Engraver: Thomas Brock

Sir Thomas Brock KCB RA was an English sculptor, whose works include the monument to Queen Victoria in front of Buckingham Palace.

Reverse

Crowned quartered shield of arms in collar, legend around, divided date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
·FID·DEF· IND·IMP·
HALF 18 97 CROWN

Translation:
Defender of the Faith Empress of India
(Fidei Defensatrix Indiae Imperatrix)

Engraver: Thomas Brock

Sir Thomas Brock KCB RA was an English sculptor, whose works include the monument to Queen Victoria in front of Buckingham Palace.

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains).

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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232204 Lot 64546	Jan 20, 2022	1893	UNC (NGC MS63)	USD 276.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232113 Lot 61417	Mar 31, 2021	1893	UNC (NGC MS64)	USD 228.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098 Lot 33863	Jan 18, 2022	1893 – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR66)	USD 2760.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089 Lot 32831	Jan 21, 2021	1893 – Proof	UNC (NGC PR64 Cameo)	USD 1560.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089 Lot 32830	Jan 21, 2021	1893 – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR65 Cameo)	USD 2640.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089 Lot 32829	Jan 21, 2021	1893 – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR67 Cameo)	USD 4080.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089 Lot 32832	Jan 21, 2021	1893 – Proof	UNC (NGC PR64)	USD 900.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232047 Lot 63430	Nov 18, 2020	1893 – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR63 Deep Cameo)	USD 3120.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 November 5 - 6 World & Ancient Coins Platinum and Signature Online Auction - Dallas 3088 Lot 34818	Nov 5, 2020	1893 – Proof	UNC (NGC PR67)	USD 2880.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073 Lot 33132	Apr 29, 2019	1893 – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR65 Cameo)	USD 1440.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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