1885 Queen Victoria Half Crown
The 1885 Queen Victoria Half Crown is a business-strike issue from the United Kingdom. composed of silver (.925) (14.14 g).
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The 1885 Queen Victoria Half Crown coin, engraved by William Wyon, and made of silver (.925). Weighing 14.14 grams, with a diameter of 32 mm, and featuring a reeded and plain edges exist edge.
The obverse is young uncrowned portrait ('young head') of queen victoria left, legend around, date below. note: varieties exist (see below). It reads "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA 1849". The reverse is crowned quartered shield of arms within olive wreath, legend around, national flower emblems below. It reads "BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID:DEF:".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Silver (.925)
- Weight
- 14.14 g
- Diameter
- 32 mm
- Edge
- Reeded and plain edges exist
- Designer
- William Wyon
- Currency
- Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1885 Queen Victoria Half Crown made of?
- The 1885 Queen Victoria Half Crown is made of silver (.925), weighs 14.14 grams, and measures 32 mm in diameter.