Queen Victoria halfcrown - UK - jubilee head

UK halfcrown

Victoria

jubilee head

1887 to 1892

Values, images, and specifications for British half crown

coins from 1887 to 1892. (jubilee head)

The first 'jubilee head'

Victorian UK halfcrown was

minted in 1887, and the

last in 1892.

The obverse features the

robed jubilee bust of the

mature Victoria, facing left, adorned with jewellery, veil,

and a small crown.

The reverse shows a crowned shield with coats of arms

inside a garter, and the date below.

Victoria was the longest reigning British monarch at

nearly 64 years, until topped by Elizabeth II in 2015.

Our Queen Victoria era UK halfcrown category has been

broken down in to four pages:

Victoria married Albert in 1840. The pair had 9

children, who went on to marry in to royalty

across Europe. The Victorian era was one of

dramatic change and development in industry,

science, culture, and politics. Victoria entered a

protracted period of mourning following Albert's

death in 1861, lasting many years.

30 pennies = 2 shillings and sixpence

= 1/2 crown = 1/8 of a pound