1889 Great Britain Victoria Silver Crown Coin

Obverse: Bust of the Queen facing left the small wearing imperial crown, long veil falling behind her head, pearl necklace and earring, Ribbon and Star of the Garter and the badge of the Imperial Order of India; in small raised letters on the bust truncation, the artist's initials J.E.B. (Joseph Edgar Boehm); around, VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REG: F:D:

Obverse legend: “VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REG: F:D:”

Engraver: Joseph Edgar Boehm

Reverse: St George on horseback advancing to right wearing a helmet and cape and holding a sword; below horse, fallen dragon with lance in its side; below exergue line at right the artist's initials B.P. (Benedetto Pistrucci); in exergue, 1889

Reverse legend: “1889 B.P.”

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge: reeded

Denomination: Crown (5 Shillings)

Country: Great Britain

Ruler: Queen Victoria

Year: 1889

Mintage:1.807.000

Metal: silver (0.9250)

Weight approx.: 27.87 g

Diameter approx.: 38.6mm