Great Britain, Queen Victoria, Gothic Crown, 1847. 28.3g, 39mm, Sterling silver. KM# 744/Seaby# 3883. Letter Edge: UN DECIMO. Nicely toned, Proof. Uncirculated.
The Gothic crown is one of the most famous and elegant coins ever struck, even Queen Victoria is reported to have been delighted with it. Its design was a bold and daring departure from previous issues. The reasons for its issue remains a mystery, but it should be connected with the 10th anniversary of the accession. The coin with Gothic script on both sides with the Roman numerals date; The queen is wearing a crown, not nowadays considered as unusual on a coin, but at that time not seen on a British coin since the 17th century.
The Gothic crown is often considered to be the most beautiful crown minted. It is not a rare coin but high international demand maintains its high price and ensures that it will in turn always be resaleable. Please note that many forgeris exist; a genuine 1847 lettered edge coin will usually 'look' old and have sharp edge lettering in the higher grades. The 'V' of 'Victoria' will align approximately with 'et' on the edge and 'tur' of 'tueatur' on the reverse.
Reference:
Lobel, Richard et al., 1995, Coincraft's Standard Cataloque of English & UK coins 1066 to Date, Krause Publications, pp.444-5.
The Gothic crown is often considered to be the most beautiful crown minted. It is not a rare coin but high international demand maintains its high price and ensures that it will in turn always be resaleable. Please note that many forgeris exist; a genuine 1847 lettered edge coin will usually 'look' old and have sharp edge lettering in the higher grades. The 'V' of 'Victoria' will align approximately with 'et' on the edge and 'tur' of 'tueatur' on the reverse.
Reference:
Lobel, Richard et al., 1995, Coincraft's Standard Cataloque of English & UK coins 1066 to Date, Krause Publications, pp.444-5.
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