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A United Kingdom silver crown dated 1892. This five shilling piece is struck in .925 sterling silver. The obverse features the Jubilee Head portrait of Queen Victoria by Joseph Edgar Boehm, with the legend VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D: signifying Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith. The reverse bears the Saint George and Dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci, with the artist’s initials B.P. visible on the ground line. The edge is milled. Catalogued as KM# 765.
Diameter: 38.6 mm
Weight: 28.28 g.
Condition report:
The coin displays a state of wear consistent with a Very Fine grade. Moderate circulation wear is visible on the high points of the portrait\'s hair and veil, as well as the musculature of Saint George and the horse. The obverse exhibits significant dark peripheral toning. Both surfaces show numerous small contact marks and light scratches.
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