UK halfcrown
Victoria
young head
1885
What is a 1885 British halfcrown coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1885 half crown from the UK.
The retail value of a
1885 British half crown
can range from £14 to over
£440, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
www.allcoinvalues.com
VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£14 | £32 | £80 | £225 | £330 | £440+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1885 United Kingdom halfcrown
reverse shows a crowned shield in a wreath
with the coat of arms of England, Scotland,
and Ireland in the quadrants.
The surrounding legend reads
'BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID:DEF:',
with a rose, thistle, and shamrock below.
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The obverse features the head of young Queen
Victoria facing left, with ribbons in her hair.
The surrounding legend reads:
'VICTORIA DEI GRATIA', with the date below.
images courtesy of GB Classic Coins
Notes: Davies 595
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 14.1 grams |
Diameter | 32 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 1,628,438 |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1885 United Kingdom
halfcrown specifications
1885 United Kingdom
halfcrown design
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |