Great Britain – Queen Victoria (Old Head / Veiled Head)
Silver Halfcrown, 1893 (LVI)
Spink: S.3936 (standard type)
Obverse:
Veiled and draped bust of Queen Victoria facing left, wearing a small crown and widow’s veil; pearl necklace and brooch. Legend: VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REG.
Reverse:
Crowned quartered shield of arms (lion and harp visible in quarters), with date 1893 below and regnal year LVI above. Legend: FID DEF IND IMP.
Metal: Silver (.925)
Weight (standard): 14.14 g
Diameter (standard): 32 mm
Edge: Milled
Grade: About Uncirculated (AU) / high EF
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Strong detail remaining on the portrait and veil folds
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Light wear/friction on the highest points
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Noticeable hairlines in the fields (typical of an old wipe/clean or cabinet rubbing)
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No obvious major rim damage from what’s visible
