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A United Kingdom sterling silver crown coin dated 1900. The obverse features the Old Head or Veiled Head portrait of Queen Victoria designed by Thomas Brock. The obverse legend reads VICTORIA · DEI · GRA · BRITT · REGINA · FID · DEF · IND · IMP ·. The reverse displays the Benedetto Pistrucci motif of St. George and the Dragon with the initials B.P. and the date 1900 in the exergue. The coin is composed of 0.925 fineness silver. This issue typically features a lettered edge indicating the regnal year of Queen Victoria.
Condition report:
The coin is in circulated condition with significant wear to the high points of the obverse portrait and the central figures on the reverse. There is notable smoothing on the Queen\'s veil and St. George\'s torso. Surface marks and light scratches are present on both faces. Darker toning is visible around the peripheral legends and protected areas of the design.
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