Description: H.M. Queen Victoria, Veiled Head, Threepence, 1896. Reference: Sp# 3942, KM# 777 Silver .925, Diameter: 16.23mm, 1.39g Obverse: Older crowned and veiled bust ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left with designer's initials below truncation and legend around.Script: Latin Legend: VICTORIA·DEI·GRA · BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF · IND·IMP· T·B·Unabridged legend: Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix Indiae Imperatrix Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India Engraver: Thomas Brock Reverse: Crowned denomination divides date within oak sprigs.Script: Latin Legend: 18 3 96Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen Plain edgeMinted at: The Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London.Comments:Struck with prooflike finish for use in the Maundy ceremony and with a dull surface for domestic circulation. The standard weight of this coin was 1/22 troy ounce or 21.8 grains. Sp#3942 (1893-1901) Circulation issue with less proof-like surface; This coin is assessed to be in EF (Extra Fine) condition. Please refer to the pictures as this is the actual coin for sale. Please take a look at my other Coins, Coin Sets, Medals, Tokens and Artefacts. There are a wide selection of British and Overseas, Contemporary, 20th Century, Victorian, pre-Victorian, post-Medieval, Medieval, Roman, Coins, Banknotes and Artefacts for sale.
Price: 45 GBP
Location: Cambridge
End Time: 2024-12-03T16:30:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25.81 GBP
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Era: Victoria (1837-1901)
Denomination: Threepence
Year of Issue: 1896
Fineness: 0.925
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country of Origin: Great Britain
