½ Crown - Victoria 2nd portrait

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1887-1892
Value ½ Crown (⅛)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 14.14 g
Diameter 32 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 December 1969
Number
N#
8474
References KM# 764,
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# 3924
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 ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God

Engraver: Joseph Edgar Boehm

Reverse

Crowned quartered shield of arms within garter and collar, legend around, divided date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID DEF
1889
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE

Translation:
Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Shame on he who thinks evil of it

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon

Edge

Reeded

Comments

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

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1887  Photo 1 176 200 $ 9.40 $ 27 $ 36 $ 54 $ 210 45%
1887  Photo 1 000 $ 1200 1.7% Proof
1888  Photo 1 428 700 $ 6.10 $ 24 $ 25 $ 35 $ 120 $ 210 14%
1889  Photo 4 811 900 $ 13 $ 14 $ 18 $ 18 $ 36 $ 76 $ 340 30%
1890  3 228 100 $ 11 $ 15 $ 18 20%
1891  Photo 2 284 600 $ 16 $ 27 16%
1892  1 710 900 $ 16 $ 16 12%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2024 March 24 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61367
Lot 24142
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2024 1887 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 630.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232401
Lot 61282
Internet Archive
28 Dec 2023 1887 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232336
Lot 61303
Internet Archive
31 Aug 2023 1887 UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 228.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232314
Lot 61390
Internet Archive
30 Mar 2023 1887 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 192.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232303
Lot 63443
Internet Archive
12 Jan 2023 1887 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 240.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232302
Lot 62484
Internet Archive
5 Jan 2023 1887 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 300.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232251
Lot 64551
Internet Archive
15 Dec 2022 1887 UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232250
Lot 63523
Internet Archive
8 Dec 2022 1887 UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 192.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232249
Lot 62524
Internet Archive
1 Dec 2022 1887 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 420.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Victoria (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232246
Lot 63507
Internet Archive
10 Nov 2022 1887 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 204.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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