United Kingdom: Coin Type Halfcrown Victoria Third Issue - detailed information
United Kingdom: Coin Type Halfcrown Victoria Third Issue (issued 1893 - 1901)
| Coin Type | Halfcrown Victoria Third Issue |
|---|---|
| Obverse | Crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left wearing veil over back of crown, ribbon and star of the Garter, pearl necklet and pendant; around, VICTORIA DEI. GRA. BRITT. REG.; in field below bust the artist's initials, T.B. (Thomas Brock). |
| Obverse Inscription | VICTORIA DEI. GRA. BRITT. REG. |
| Reverse | Partly within an inner circle of beads, a crowned spade-shaped shield quartered with arms of England (1 and 4); Scotland (2) and Ireland (3) surrounded by the Collar of the Garter; around above, FID. DEF. IND. IMP.; around below, HALF [year] CROWN, the date divided by the figure of St George and dragon on the base of the Collar. |
| Reverse Inscription | FID. DEF. IND. IMP. HALF [year] CROWN |
| Edge | Milled |
| Edge Inscription | None |
All Coins of Type: Halfcrown Victoria Third Issue (9)
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Halfcrown Victoria Third Issue: Details
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Currency | Pound Sterling (pre-decimal) |
| Sub-type of | Halfcrown |
| From | 1893 |
| To | 1901 |
| Face Value | 2 1/2 (x Shilling) |
| Current | No (demonetised 1970) |
| Material | 0.925 Silver |
| Designer | |
| Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
| Shape | Round |
| Size (mm) | 32.3000 |
| Mass (g) | 14.1380 |
