Lot 144: UK 1892 Queen Victoria Sterling Silver Crown
Sold for: £42
A 1892 UK sterling silver crown struck during the reign of Queen Victoria. The obverse features the Jubilee Head portrait of the Queen facing left, designed by Joseph Edgar Boehm, with the legend VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D: and the designer’s initials J.E.B. visible on the shoulder truncation. The reverse depicts the Saint George and the Dragon motif by Benedetto Pistrucci with the date in the exergue. The coin is struck in .925 sterling silver with a milled edge.
Diameter: 38.6 mm
Weight: 28.3 g.
Condition report:
The coin displays significant circulation wear with substantial flattening and loss of detail to the high points of the Queen\'s portrait, crown, and the reverse figures. Heavy dark toning and tarnish are present across both surfaces. Numerous contact marks and surface scratches are visible consistent with extensive circulation.
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