Obverse: Bust of the Queen facing left the small wearing imperial crown, long veil falling behind her head, pearl necklace and earring, Ribbon and Star of the Garter and the badge of the Imperial Order of India; in small raised letters on the bust truncation, the artist’s initials J.E.B. (Joseph Edgar Boehm); around, VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REG: F:D:
Obverse legend: “VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REG: F:D:”
Engraver: Joseph Edgar Boehm
Reverse: St George on horseback advancing to right wearing a helmet and cape and holding a sword; below horse, fallen dragon with lance in its side; below exergue line at right the artist’s initials B.P. (Benedetto Pistrucci); in exergue, 1889
Reverse legend: “1889 B.P.”
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge: reeded
Denomination: Crown (5 Shillings)
Country: Great Britain
Ruler: Queen Victoria
Year: 1889
Mintage:1.807.000
Metal: silver (0.9250)
Weight approx.: 27.87 g
Diameter approx.: 38.6mm