The 1898 Crown - VictoriaThe Obverse shows the Old Head (Veiled Head) portrait of Queen Victoria by Sir Thomas Brock.
The Reverse shows St George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci.
Edge inscribed "DECUS ET TUTAMEN" (An ornament and a safeguard) with the Regnal date: "ANNO REGNI LXI" or "ANNO REGNI LXII" representing the 61st or 62nd year of Victoria's reign. The LXI is slighty more valuable.Die axis ^^.
Images by permission of M J Hughes Coins.
Mintage: 161,400 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1898. See Coins and Events of 1898
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Crowns. See more Crown coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1898 Queen Victoria Crown – British Silver Coin – Good Reverse Detail ID: 235 £ 90.00 |
 | 1898 Queen Victoria Veiled Head Silver LXII Crown, Scarce £ 250.00 |
 | 1898 Half 1/2 Crown Silver Coin, GB, Queen Victoria Era - VG condition £ 24.62 |
 | 1898 Queen Victoria Veiled Head Silver Crown .925 St George Dragon Coin £ 83.89 |
 | British 1/2 Crown 1898 Queen Victoria Silver Coin £ 79.99 |
 | 1898 Half Crown, Victoria veiled head, scarce year £ 235.00 |
 | 1898 Queen Victoria Old Veiled Head Silver Half-Crown, S3938, 32mm 13.83g £ 42.00 |
 | Victoria Half Crown 1898 Silver (.925) ⌀ 32.3 mm KM# 782, Sp# 3938 £ 54.45 |
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