United Kingdom
Queen Victoria (1837–1901)
Silver Half Crown, 1887
Jubilee Head – First Portrait Type
Obverse:
Crowned and veiled bust of Queen Victoria facing left, wearing the small diamond crown and Jubilee veil. Legend: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. Designed by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm.
Reverse:
Crowned quartered shield of arms within the Garter and collar of the Order of the Garter, surrounded by floral emblems and the legend BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID. DEF. Date 1887 below.
Edge: Reeded (milled)
Diameter: 32 mm
Weight: 14.14 g
Metal: Sterling Silver (.925)
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Strong shield detail and crown definition
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Clear lions and harp strings
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Light even wear on high points
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No major rim knocks
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Attractive, natural silver tone
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Fields appear clean without harsh cleaning
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Extremely Fine (EF)
Possibly EF+ depending on lustre in hand.
This is clearly well above VF and sits comfortably in the EF range.
