What is a Queen Victoria era crown from the United Kingdom worth?
Values, images, and specifications for Victorian era crown coins from the UK,
Great Britain, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and British colonies from 1838 to 1886.
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UK crown
Victoria, young
1838 to 1886
Victorian era crown values - United Kingdom
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Victoria became Queen in 1837 after the death of her
uncle (William IV), who had no legitimate heirs.
Victoria was the longest reigning British monarch at
nearly 64 years, until topped by Elizabeth II in 2015.
Victoria married Albert in 1840. The pair had 9 children,
who went on to marry in to royalty across Europe.
Victoria entered a protracted period of mourning
following Albert's death in 1861, lasting many years.
The Victorian era was one of dramatic change and
development in industry, science, culture, and politics.
60 pennies = 5 shillings = 1 crown = 1/4 of a pound
The first Victorian 'young head' UK crown was
minted for circulation in 1844, and the last in 1847.
Not minted for circulation: 1838 to 1843, 1848 to 1886.
The Queen Victoria young head UK crown
obverse features the head of young Queen
Victoria facing left, with ribbons in her hair,
and date below.
The reverse shows a crowned shield in a wreath with
the coat of arms of England, Scotland, and Ireland in
the quadrants, and a rose, thistle, and shamrock below.
The regnal year of Victoria's reign is in the incuse edge
lettering. (except 1847 'milled edge')
* while there are patterns and proofs in this period, our
pages deal exclusively with coins minted for circulation.