1897 Victoria LXI Crown – United Kingdom silver crown

A substantial late‑Victorian silver Crown dated 1897, struck during Queen Victoria’s long reign and carrying the dignified Veiled Head (Old Head) portrait. The reverse shows Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St George and the Dragon, and the LXI edge inscription marks the 61st regnal year — a desirable variety for collectors of British Crowns and pre‑decimal silver.

🔹 Specifications

• Denomination: 1 Crown (5 Shillings)
• Date: 1897
• Monarch: Queen Victoria (Veiled Head / Old Head portrait)
• Mint: Royal Mint, London
• Metal: Sterling silver (.925 fine)
• Weight: 28.28 g
• Diameter: 38.6 mm
• Mintage: Approx. 173,000 pieces
• Edge: Inscription with regnal year in Roman numerals – LXI
• Obverse: Crowned and veiled bust of Queen Victoria facing left
• Reverse: St George slaying the dragon, date in exergue
• Catalogue References: Spink: S.3937 KM: KM 783 (type)

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