Great Britain. Hanover, Victoria AR Crown. 1837-1901. London mint. Dated 1895 and RY LIX. Old Head Coinage. Designs by Sir Thomas Brock and Benedetto Pistrucci.
Great Britain. Hanover, Victoria AR Crown. 1837-1901. London mint. Dated 1895 and RY LIX. Old Head Coinage. Designs by Sir Thomas Brock and Benedetto Pistrucci. VICTORIA • DEI • GRA • BRITT • REGINA • FID • DED • IND • IMP •, crowned, veiled and draped bust to left; T.B. in small lettering on truncation / St. George on horseback to right, holding sword with right hand and wearing plumed helmet and billowing cloak, slaying the dragon which falls to right; small B. P. beneath ground line to right, date in exergue. Edge inscription: DECUS ET TUTAMEN ★ ANNO REGNI LIX ★. Bull 2599; ESC 309; SCBC 3937. 28.18gr, 39mm, 12h. Good Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market.Property of an Essex, UK, collector.
Price realized | 35 GBP |
Starting price | 5 GBP |
Estimate | 20 GBP |