Crown Values - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

crown

1801 to 1967

Values, images, and specifications for British

crown coins from 1801 to 1967.

Crown coins continued in

to the UK era of British history,

and were circulated under all

monarchs up to Edward VII,

except William IV.

The first circulation issue

United Kingdom era British

crown was minted in 1818,

and the last in 1902.

The United Kingdom crown obverse features the monarch

of the time, encircled by a legend describing their titles.

Early reverse designs show Saint George mounted,

slaying the dragon.

The Victorian 'young head' reverse shows

a crowned shield in a wreath.

The reverse changes back to St. George from

the 'jubilee head' onwards.

60 pennies = 5 shillings

= 1 crown = 1/4 of a pound

* While there are patterns and proofs in

this period, our pages focus exclusively

on coins minted for circulation.

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