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)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1885 Queen Victoria Great Britain Half-Crown Coin (Victoria Era 1837–1901) £ 23.58 |
 | 1885 British Silver Half Crown Coin 'Young Head' Queen Victoria 925 £ 24.46 |
 | 1885 Queen Victoria Half Crown – Lower Grade – Young Head – British Silver Coin £ 32.00 |
 | 1885 Queen Victoria Young Head Half Crown Sterling Silver(9025) £ 30.86 |
 | QUEEN VICTORIA 1885 Silver Half Crown-Young Head (#95) £ 26.70 |
 | 1885 Half Crown Queen Victoria 0.925 Silver £ 23.06 |
 | 1885 Queen Victoria Young Head Silver Half Crown £ 220.00 |
 | 1844 - 1901 VICTROIA SILVER HALF CROWN CHOICE OF YEAR / DATE £ 39.99 |
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