1887 crown value - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
crown
Victoria
1887
What is a 1887 British crown coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1887 crown from the UK.
The retail value of a
1887 British crown can
range from £25 to over
£165, depending on grade,
condition, desirability,
and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £25 | £25 | £45 | £80 | £120 | £165+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1887 United Kingdom crown
reverse depicts Saint George,
the patron saint of England, on
horseback, slaying the dragon.
The date is in the exergue below
the groundline.
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The obverse features the robed jubilee bust of the
mature Queen Victoria, facing left, adorned with
jewellery, veil, and a small crown. The surrounding
legend reads 'VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D:'.
images courtesy of GB Classic Coins
Notes: Davies 480
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 28.35 grams |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 173,581 |
| Scarcity | less common for period |
| Obverse | Joseph Edgar Boehm |
| Reverse | Bennedetto Pistrucci |
1887 United Kingdom
crown specifications
1887 United Kingdom
crown design
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |