1888 Victoria Silver Crown Narrow Date Coin

Jubilee Head Portrait Of Queen Victoria

Joseph Edgar Boehm's Jubilee Head portrait of Queen Victoria appears on the obverse of these 1888-dated coins, showing Victoria wearing the Small Diamond Crown and a long lace veil. The inscription reads 'VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:'.

Saint George Reverse With Narrow Date

The reverse of these Victorian coins features the image of Saint George on a rearing horse, pointing his sword at a winged dragon. The date which appears below is narrowly spaced with the numerals close together. The initials 'B.P.' are shown to the right for the artist, Benedetto Pistrucci.

Sterling Silver British Currency Coin

In the Victorian period, Crowns were made from solid .925 sterling silver. These large British coins measure 38.6 millimetres from milled edge to milled edge and weigh approximately 28.28 grams.

How Many 1888 Crowns Were Minted?

Just 131,899 silver Crowns were struck in 1888 making this the lowest mintage year in the Golden Jubilee Crown series. This number includes both the narrow date and wide date 1888 Crown variants.

Collecting Victorian Crown Coins

An 1888 narrow date is an essential addition to any collection of British Crown coins. Collectors appreciate the low mintage figures and stunning designs on these coins, with scarce pieces featuring the Jubilee Head proving particularly popular.

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