The 1897 Crown LXI - VictoriaThe 1897 Crown coin (5 shillings) was minted at the Royal Mint and shows the veiled (old head) bust of Queen Victoria. A large coin (38.61mm) and very popular to collect. Although being 92.5% silver, the 1897 Crown is still available at a reasonable price.
Specification: Silver (.925) Crown of Queen Victoria minted in 1897. Diameter 38.61mm and weighs 28.28g. SCBC: 3937. Design was used 1893-1901.
The Reverse shows St George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci.
The Obverse shows the Old Head (Veiled Head) portrait of Queen Victoria by Sir Thomas Brock.
Edge inscribed with the Regnal date of "ANNO REGNI LXI" representing the 61st year of Victoria's reign. There is also a 1897 Crown with LX which has a similar value.
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 262,000 (may include coins in sets)
SCBC: 3937
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1897. See Coins and Events of 1897
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Crowns. See more Crown coins
and see which Crown coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1897 Queen Victoria Old Veiled Head Silver Crown LxI, S3937, 39mm 27.85g £ 86.00 |
 | 1897 LXI Queen Victoria Veiled Head crown high grade UNC very nice with lustre £ 363.70 |
 | 1897 Queen Victoria Veiled Head Silver LXI Crown, EF £ 265.00 |
 | 1897 QUEEN VICTORIA VEILED HEAD SILVER CROWN - LXI Edge - NICE GRADE £ 160.00 |
 | Great Britain Victoria Silver Crown 1897 LXI £ 103.66 |
 | 1897 LXI Victoria Silver Crown S.3937 aEF grade £ 125.00 |
 | 1897 QUEEN VICTORIA VEILED HEAD SILVER CROWN - LXI Edge - NICE GRADE £ 135.90 |
 | Great Britain. 1897 - LXI Crown.. gVF £ 159.95 |
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