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1 Crown – United Kingdom

Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1839–1847
Ruler: Victoria
Currency:
(1158—1970)
Total mintage: 394,200
Material
Diameter: 38 mm
Weight: 28.3 g
Silver weight: 26.18 g
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: 92.5% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard741
Numista: #23652
Value
Bullion value: $71.87

Obverse

Inscription:
VICTORIA DEI GRATIA

1847

W•WYON•RA
Translation:
Victoria by the Grace of God

1847

W. Wyon. Royal Academy.
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

Inscription:
BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:
Translation:
Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith
Script: Latin
Language: Latin

Edge

Regnal year in Roman numerals.Note: cinquefoil and star stops varieties exist.
Legend:
DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI XI
Translation:
An ornament and a safeguard in the eleventh year of the reign
Language: Latin

Mints

NameMark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1839Proof
184494,200
1844Proof
1845159,100
1845Proof
1847140,900
1847Proof

Series: 1839 United Kingdom circulation coins

½ Farthing obverse
½ Farthing reverse
½ Farthing
1839-1856
½ Crown obverse
½ Crown reverse
½ Crown
1839-1864
1 Crown obverse
1 Crown reverse
1 Crown
1839-1847
🌱 Fairly Common