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1899 Victoria Old (Veiled) Head Crown LXIII |
Obverse:
Older, veiled portrait of Queen Victoria, crowned, facing left. The engraver's initials T.B. appear raised beneath the head.
VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP
Reverse:
The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci's magnificent design of St. George on horseback slaying the dragon, first used on gold sovereigns of George III in 1817. The initials B.P. appear in the exergue to the right of the date.
There is no legend on the reverse, apart from the date in the exergue.
Edge
The edge is inscribed in raised lettering, with six pointed stars as separators:
DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI
The LXIII refers to the 63rd year of Victoria's reign. Coins issued in the first half of the year bore the edge year LXII
Prices & Availability
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Date | Edge Year | Grade | Avail | Price £ | Price $ |
1899 | LXIII | VF | Ask | £45 | $70 |
1899 | LXIII | gEF/Unc | Yes | £650 | $995 |
Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £3.50 or
Fully Insured £9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
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