The 1881 Halfcrown - VictoriaSilver halfcrown of Queen Victoria. Minted in 1881 by the Royal Mint. Young head coinage (1838-1887). SCBC 3889, Type A5 which was a similar design to the type A4 but was thought of as inferior workmanship.
While the normal coins are low priced, there is a Proof version which is expensive, and a plain edge Proof which is even more expensive (FDC maybe around £10,000).
The Reverse is a crowned shield within an olive wreath by Jean Baptiste Merlen. The legend is "BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:" which means Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith.
The edge is milled. Proof versions also exist.
The Obverse shows a Young Head, uncrowned portrait of Queen Victoria by WIlliam Wyon.Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1881. See Coins and Events of 1881
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Half-Crowns. See more Half-Crowns coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1881 Queen Victoria Half Crown Very Good Condition Ex.Mount On Obverse £ 50.00 |
 | 1881 Queen Victoria Silver Half Crown Young Head Vintage Coin Great Britain £ 60.00 |
 | 1881 QUEEN VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD SILVER HALFCROWN - High Grade Coin £ 215.00 |
 | 1881 Queen Victoria Silver Half Crown - Young Head - Shield Back - Rare Date £ 31.90 |
 | 1881 Queen Victoria Half Crown Young Head E:F Silver Coin £ 145.00 |
 | United Kingdom Portrait Victoria 1881 Silver (.925) Half-Crown coin £ 42.30 |
 | 1881 Queen Victoria Young Head Silver Half Crown, Near EF £ 280.00 |
 | 1881 Victoria Silver Half Crown Coin £ 358.60 |
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