Halfcrown

A dealer sold us a small bag of very nice condition Victorian Threepences. Now they have been cleaned in the past, so they are very bright and shiny, but some of us like our silver shiny! The Jubilee Heads are all dated 1887, the Old or Veiled Head could be any date from 1893 to 1901. They are being offered as a pair in Extremely Fine condition, some of the 1887s are better. At least 123 years old and made of sterling silver, these Victorian threepences are great.

1887 Jubilee Head Halfcrown Choice Unc.

In 1887 Queen Victoria finally allowed her portrait on the coinage to be changed. It was 50 years that she kept her Young Head portrait on the coins. The Halfcrown or Two Shillings and Sixpence was perhaps the most used large silver coin at the time. Because of course, a Halfcrown was a lot of money then. You have the Queen on the obverse with that silly little crown placed on her head. She hated it because it looked like a toy rather than the real thing. The reverse has a crowned coat of arms within a garter of roses. These Halfcrowns are struck in Sterling Silver and we have them in two grades. Dates will be of our choice, but they were only made from 1887-1892.

This is the middle type of coinage struck for Queen Victoria. It was only issued from 1887-1892 and was first issued for her Golden Jubilee. Thus this coinage became known as Queen Victoria Jubilee Head coins. The coin on offer is the Halfcrown or Two Shillings and Sixpence. You have the Jubilee Head of Queen Victoria on one side and a shield in a Garter with in an ornate circle of medals. The coins are struck in Sterling Silver (925 fine). Dates will be of our choice but will be in Fine condition. The more you order the more different dates we will try and give you. In 1887, a Halfcrown was a lot of money; today they are more reasonably priced.

In the long reign of Queen Victoria there were three main designs used, we have selected the last two, the Jubilee Head and the Old or Widow Head coinage to offer you. Here we are offering the Jubilee Head Halfcrown in Very Good. Dates will be of our choice depending on what we have in stock when the order comes in. But as always fair grading and priced to make them attractive.

In the long reign of Queen Victoria, there were three main designs used, we have selected the last two, the Jubilee Head and the Old or Widow Head coinage to offer you. Here we are offering the Old or Widow Head Halfcrown in Fine. Dates will be of our choice depending what we have in stock when the order comes in. But as always fair grading and priced to make them attractive.

The Half Crown of Queen Victoria with the Old Head design is the second-largest denomination in silver to be struck with this bust of the Queen. You have the bust of Queen Victoria her widow’s dress and a crowned shield on the reverse. They are struck in Sterling Silver and were only issued from 1893-1901. A nice large Sterling Silver coin in Very Good condition and each one is at least 117 years old. We think you will love this coin, we already do.

An outstanding example and Gem Uncirculated.

In the long reign of Queen Victoria there were only three different bust designs used on her coins from 1838-1901. The Young Head, Jubilee Head and Old Head. The largest denomination that was regularly issued was the Halfcrown. All three designs were struck in Sterling Silver. Here we offer the Young Head Halfcrown in selected circulated condition.

with an appealing old tone, just an old mark on King's head

First shield, Caul only frosted with pearls, S.8434. The obverse beautifully toned.

with a slight double strike to legends.

G over A in MAG, Fine and a Rare variety

Large crowned shields, late harp, adjustment to peripheries, otherwise toned and lustrous, GVF.

William III reigned with his wife Mary Stuart until her death in 1694. He then ruled as sole monarch until 1702. The coin on offer is the Halfcrown, the second largest Silver coin struck under this monarch. On one side you have the bust of the King, on the reverse you have the arms of England, Scotland, France, (yes, France!) and Ireland, with a standing lion of the House of Orange in the middle, this was because William was Prince of Orange from birth. All of these Halfcrowns are struck in Sterling Silver and they are heavily circulated. Supplies are very limited.

In the short reign of King William IV only one crown was issued and that could cost you up to £40,000. The next largest silver coin was the Halfcrown which was struck for circulation for only four years. It is a rather handsome coin with the bare head of the King facing right and the reverse is the Royal Coat of Arms draped and crowned. It was issued for a very short time and was the largest silver denomination issued at the time. Not an easy coin to find these days but we have some available in both Very Good and Fine condition. This is one type coin that we feel is underappreciated and thus undervalued. This a Very Important type coin, for your collection.

The reign of King William IV was very short 1830-1837. The largest silver coin struck for circulation was the Halfcrown or two shillings and sixpence. No crowns were struck for circulation and the crowns in the Proof Set sell for up to £40,000 each. The Halfcrown was only struck for circulation in 1834, 1835, 1836, and 1837. We have obtained a small group of this important type of coin in Very Good condition. Remember they are almost 200 years old. Dates will be of our choice and the price is just £85 each. The largest silver coin issued for circulation for this monarch.