Victorian Gothic-style crown — Wikipedia: Crown (British coin)

Victoria "Gothic" Crown (1847)

William Wyon

Rare

Date

1847

Object Type

Silver crown (5 shillings face value)

Medium / Material

.925 sterling silver

Production Place

Tower Hill, London

Dimensions

H 39 × W 39 × D 3 mm · 28.276 g

Condition

Good Very Fine

The celebrated "Gothic" pattern crown designed by William Wyon — widely considered the finest British silver coin ever struck. Only 8,000 pieces issued to collectors.

Materials & Techniques

Sterling silver, 28.276 g

Location

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