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
and see which Crown coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
List items on:
 | 1898 Half Crown, Victoria veiled head, scarce year £ 235.00 |
 | 1898 Queen Victoria Half Crown 0.925 Sterling Silver Coin Old Veiled Head V Nice £ 39.95 |
 | 1898 Half Crown Queen Victoria Silver Coin £ 35.00 |
 | 1898 Queen Victoria Silver Crown – Old Veiled Head Stunning Large Victorian Coin £ 72.46 |
 | 1898 LXII Queen Victoria Silver Crown .925 Vintage British Coin £ 89.10 |
 | 1898 Queen Victoria Old Veiled Head Silver Crown LXII, S3937, 39mm 28.24g £ 88.00 |
 | 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 |
List items on: