Obverse: Bust of the Queen Victoria facing left . Old Veiled and draped head
Obverse legend: “VICTORIA•DEI•GRA•BRITT•REG•”
Engraver: Thomas Brock
Reverse: crowned spade-shaped shield quartered with arms of England, Scotland and Ireland surrounded by the Collar of the Garter, around above, FID. DEF. IND. IMP., around below, HALF 1897 CROWN.
Reverse legend: “•FID•DEF•IND•IMP• 1897• HALF CROWN•”
Engraver: Thomas Brock
Edge: reeded
Denomination: half crown
Country: Great Britain
Ruler: Queen Victoria
Year: 1897
Mintage: 1,678,643
Metal: silver (0.9250)
Weight approx.: 13.68 g
Diameter approx.: 32 mm
Authenticity unconditionally guaranteed !
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