1897 Victoria LXI Crown

A classic late Victorian silver crown struck to mark the 61st year of Queen Victoria’s reign. The 1897 LXI Crown combines impressive size, rich historical context and an iconic portrait, making it a key type coin for any British silver collection.

• Denomination: Crown (5 Shillings)
• Date: 1897
• Monarch: Queen Victoria (LXI year of reign)
• Mint: Royal Mint, London
• Metal: Sterling silver (.925 fine)
• Weight: ≈28.28 g
• Diameter: ≈38 mm
• Mintage: ≈45,000 pieces (currency issue)
• Catalogue references: Spink S.3937; ESC 303; KM 783

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