1847 VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD CROWN – XI EDGE

Scarce 1847 Victoria Young Head Crown with the desirable XI edge variety. This substantial early‑Victorian milled silver crown is struck in sterling (.925) and carries William Wyon’s refined Young Head portrait — one of the most admired engravings of 19th‑century British coinage. The 1847 issue stands at the crossroads between the classic Young Head series and the later Gothic Crown, giving it strong appeal for collectors seeking pre‑Gothic material.

The obverse features Queen Victoria’s youthful portrait, engraved with Wyon’s characteristic precision and elegance. The design reflects the optimism and refinement of early Victorian Britain, and remains a cornerstone of the era’s numismatic artistry.

The reverse displays the crowned quartered shield of the United Kingdom, framed by an elaborate wreath. This robust and unmistakably Victorian motif is deeply struck and full of period character, offering strong visual presence in hand.

The XI edge is one of several numbered edge varieties used for this date. These Roman‑numeral edges were applied to control production batches and are collected today as distinct sub‑types. The XI variety is scarcer and adds specialist interest to the piece.

The 1847 Young Head Crown represents Britain at the height of early‑Victorian industrial expansion. Its large silver format, classical portraiture and numbered edge system make it a favourite among collectors of British milled crowns and 19th‑century silver.

Specifications

• Monarch: Queen Victoria
• Type: Young Head Crown
• Year: 1847
• Denomination: Crown
• Metal: Sterling Silver (.925)
• Weight: 28.28g
• Diameter: 38mm
• Edge: XI (Roman numeral eleven)
• Classification: Milled silver coinage
• Collectability: Scarcer numbered edge variety; popular early Victorian crown

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