1893 VICTORIA CROWN LVII

1893 Victoria crown LVII – Veiled Head

A classic late Victorian silver crown, featuring the “Old Head” or veiled bust of Queen Victoria by Thomas Brock, paired with Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St George and the Dragon reverse. This LVII regnal year edge variety is a sought-after type within the 1893 crown series and an essential piece for any advanced British silver collection.

Denomination: Crown (5 Shillings)

Date: 1893

Monarch: Queen Victoria (Old/Veiled Head coinage)

Mint: Royal Mint, London

Metal: Sterling silver .925

Weight: 28.28 g (standard crown weight)

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Edge inscription: DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI LVII

Mintage: Approx. 498,000 (LVII included within total 1893 crown mintage)

Catalogue references: Spink S.3937, KM# 783, ESC/Davies (Victoria Old Head crown type)

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