The 1885 Half CrownThe 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: 1,628,400 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1885. See Coins and Events of 1885
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Half-Crowns. See more Half-Crown coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1885 Queen Victoria Half Crown – Circulated Example – Natural Toning ID:150 £ 44.00 |
 | 1885 Half Crown - Victoria British Silver Coin*723 £ 125.00 |
 | 1885 Half crown, Victoria young head £ 200.00 |
 | 1885 Queen Victoria Silver Half Crown | Victorian British Coin | S.3889 £ 94.29 |
 | 1885 British Silver Half Crown Coin ‘Young Head’ Queen Victoria 925 £ 36.06 |
 | United Kingdom Half Crown 1885 £ 26.70 |
 | Victoria Half Crown 1885 Silver (.925) ⌀ 32 mm KM# 756, Sp# 3889 £ 65.89 |
 | Great Britain 1885 Half Crown Strong VF £ 92.05 |
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