1897 Crown
Queen Victoria – Old Head
Sterling Silver (.925)
United Kingdom, 1897.
Late Victorian Crown featuring the mature “Old Head” portrait of Queen Victoria by Sir Thomas Brock.
The reverse displays Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St George slaying the dragon, one of the most celebrated designs in British coinage.
Extremely Fine (EF)
Strong detail remaining throughout.
Clear hair definition and veil folds on the obverse.
The reverse shows well-defined musculature on St George and the horse.
Light cabinet friction on the highest points consistent with grade.
Attractive natural tone.
