Lot 372: UK 1845 Victoria Young Head Crown
A UK crown featuring the Young Head portrait of Queen Victoria. The obverse depicts the left-facing bust of the monarch with the struck inscription VICTORIA DEI GRATIA above and the date 1845 below. The reverse displays a crowned cruciform shield of arms housed within a laurel wreath, with the legend BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: around the perimeter. The edge of the coin is incused with lettering, of which the word DECUS is partially legible. No hallmark or fineness stamp is visible on the coin.
Condition report:
The coin shows signs of environmental exposure and significant handling. The obverse displays moderate wear to the high points of the portrait\'s hair and features a light golden-brown peripheral toning. The reverse shows similar wear to the shield and crown details, with dark patination concentrated around the devices and wreath. Numerous small contact marks and fine surface scratches are visible across both faces, and there is evidence of past cleaning. No protective capsule or case is supplied.
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