Halfcrown Victoria Second Issue, Coin Type from United Kingdom - detailed information
Halfcrown Victoria Second Issue, Coin Type from United Kingdom (issued 1887 - 1892)
| Coin Type | Halfcrown Victoria Second Issue |
|---|---|
| Obverse | Bust of Queen Victoria facing left wearing the small imperial crown, long veil falling behind her head, pearl necklace and earring, Ribbon and Star of the Garter and the badge of the Imperial Order of India; in small raised letters on the bust truncation, the artist's initials J.E.B. (for Joseph Edgar Boehm); around, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. |
| Obverse Inscription | VICTORIA DEI GRATIA |
| Reverse | Within the Garter with the motto of the Order, HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, and the Collar of the Order, crowned shield quartered with arms of England (1 and 4); Scotland (2) and Ireland (3); around BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:; below, the date divided by the figure of St George and dragon on the base of the Collar. |
| Reverse Inscription | BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: [year] |
| Edge | Milled |
| Edge Inscription | None |
All Coins of Type: Halfcrown Victoria Second Issue (6)
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Halfcrown Victoria Second Issue: Details
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Currency | Pound Sterling (pre-decimal) |
| Sub-type of | Halfcrown |
| From | 1887 |
| To | 1892 |
| Face Value | 2 1/2 (x Shilling) |
| Current | No (demonetised 1970) |
| Material | 0.925 Silver |
| Designer | |
| Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
| Shape | Round |
| Size (mm) | |
| Mass (g) | 14.1380 |
