1902 EDWARD VII CROWN

£250.00

1902 Edward VII Crown in sterling silver. One‑year type featuring de Saulles’ portrait and Pistrucci’s St George and the Dragon reverse. Classic coronation‑year crown.

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Description

The 1902 Edward VII Crown is a landmark early‑20th‑century British silver crown, struck only for the coronation year of King Edward VII. As a one‑year type, it holds a special place in British milled coinage, bridging the Victorian and Edwardian eras with a bold, handsome design.

Struck in sterling silver (.925), the 1902 crown is admired for its strong relief, classic artistry and historical significance as the final British crown issued for circulation before the denomination fell dormant for decades. Always popular with collectors for its classic design, solid silver content, and place in the early‑20th‑century Royal Mint series.

The obverse features the dignified bare‑head portrait of King Edward VII, engraved by George William de Saulles. Legend: EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX FID DEF IND IMP The portrait is crisp, balanced and unmistakably Edwardian.
The reverse displays Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic depiction of St George slaying the dragon, a design long associated with British crowns and sovereigns. Date: 1902 below the exergue. This reverse is deeply engraved and visually powerful, making the 1902 crown one of the most attractive 20th‑century British silver issues.

Specifications

  • Denomination: Crown (¼ Pound Sterling)
  • Date: 1902
  • Monarch: Edward VII (1901–1910)
  • Mint: Royal Mint, London
  • Metal: Sterling Silver (.925)
  • Weight: 28.28 g
  • Diameter: 38.6 mm
  • Edge: Milled
  • Mintage (circulation): 256,000
  • Mintage (proof/matte): 15,000
  • Catalogue References: Spink 3978 (circulation), Spink 3979 (matte proof), KM 803

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