1893 LVI Queen Victoria Veil Head Crown Good Fine Plus

The 1893 LVI Queen Victoria Veil Head Crown is a historic Victorian silver crown struck during the reign of Victoria. Featuring the elegant Veil Head portrait introduced in the later years of her reign, this crown is highly regarded among collectors of British pre-decimal coinage.

The obverse displays Queen Victoria’s distinguished “Old Head” effigy, designed by Thomas Brock, while the reverse showcases the iconic Saint George and the dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci, one of the most celebrated motifs in numismatic history. The edge inscription includes the LVI edge numbering variety, adding additional collector interest.

Struck in silver, the crown was Britain’s largest circulating silver denomination and is admired for both its impressive size and artistic beauty. This example is graded Good Fine Plus, retaining pleasing detail with circulation wear consistent with its age and use.

Highly sought after by Victorian coin collectors, crown specialists and British numismatists, the 1893 LVI Veil Head Crown is a desirable and historically significant addition to any coin collection.

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