1889 Queen Victoria Crown S3921

Description

1889 Queen Victoria Crown

S3921

Obverse

Crowned and veiled bust (‘Jubilee Head’) of Queen Victoria left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REG: F:D:

Unabridged legend: Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarium Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon

Designer: Joseph Edgar Boehm

Reverse

St. George slaying the dragon right, date and engraver’s initials in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1889
B.P.

Unabridged legend: Benedetto Pistrucci

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci