1898 Crown


The 1898 Crown - Queen Victoria

The Obverse shows the Old Head (Veiled Head) portrait of Queen Victoria by Sir Thomas Brock.

The Reverse shows St George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci.

Edge inscribed "DECUS ET TUTAMEN" (An ornament and a safeguard) with the Regnal date: "ANNO REGNI LXI" or "ANNO REGNI LXII" representing the 61st or 62nd year of Victoria's reign. The LXI is slighty more valuable.

Die axis ^^.

Images by permission of M J Hughes Coins.
 
Mintage: 161,400 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1898. See Coins and Events of 1898
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Crowns. See more Crown coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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Antique Victorian 1898 Enamelled Silver Victoria Crown Coin Brooch / Pendant
Antique Victorian 1898 Enamelled Silver Victoria Crown Coin Brooch / Pendant
£ 75.00
1898 Queen Victoria Old Veiled Head Silver Crown LXIl
1898 Queen Victoria Old Veiled Head Silver Crown LXIl
£ 312.70
1898  Victoria Crown 0.925 Silver Coin
1898 Victoria Crown 0.925 Silver Coin
£ 99.50
1898 UK Crown Silver Coin LXII Victoria Veiled Head .925 Silver
1898 UK Crown Silver Coin LXII Victoria Veiled Head .925 Silver
£ 93.26
1898 Queen Victoria Veiled Head Silver  .925 Half Crown Coin
1898 Queen Victoria Veiled Head Silver .925 Half Crown Coin
£ 39.70
1898 Crown – Victoria – St George – Natural Toning – Good Detail ID: 156
1898 Crown – Victoria – St George – Natural Toning – Good Detail ID: 156
£ 95.00
1898 Queen Victoria Silver Crown Five Shilling 925 silver
1898 Queen Victoria Silver Crown Five Shilling 925 silver
£ 94.30
1898 Queen Victoria Old Veiled Head Silver Half-Crown, S3938, 32mm 13.83g
1898 Queen Victoria Old Veiled Head Silver Half-Crown, S3938, 32mm 13.83g
£ 42.00

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