🇬🇧 1895 Queen Victoria Silver Halfcrown
Monarch: Queen Victoria
Denomination: Halfcrown (2s 6d)
Year: 1895
Obverse: Jubilee Head (second portrait), veiled bust left, wearing small crown and veil; legend VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF.
Reverse: Crowned quartered shield of arms within Garter, date below (1895), legend FID DEF IND IMP.
Edge: Milled
Composition: .925 Sterling Silver
Weight: 14.14g
Diameter: 32mm
Reference: S.3938 (Spink)
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Strong overall detail on hair, veil folds and facial features
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Light cabinet friction on the highest points (cheek, jawline, breast, shield high points)
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Reverse shield is still sharp with good definition in lions and harp
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Attractive dark cabinet tone
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No major rim knocks or distracting damage visible
I would grade this:
About Extremely Fine (aEF / EF–)
Not quite full EF due to light high-point rub, but comfortably above VF. It has good eye appeal and even wear.
