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A United Kingdom silver crown (five shillings) dated 1900, catalogued as KM# 783. The obverse features the Old Head or veiled portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, designed by Thomas Brock. The surrounding Latin legend is VICTORIA · DEI · GRA · BRITT · REGINA · FID · DEF · IND · IMP ·. The reverse depicts the Saint George and the Dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci, with the date 1900 in the exergue and the designer’s initials B.P. visible above the date to the right. Struck in .925 sterling silver. This issue was minted during the final year of the 19th century and the penultimate year of Queen Victoria’s reign.
Condition report:
Circulated condition. Significant wear is present on the high points of the relief, particularly to the Queen\'s hair, veil, and facial features, as well as the musculature of the horse and figure of Saint George. The surfaces exhibit a dull silver-grey patina with darker toning concentrated in the recessed areas of the design. Several minor contact marks and small rim nicks are visible, consistent with age and circulation.
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