1888 Victoria Great Britain 1/2 Half Crown MS64

Description

The 1888 Great Britain Half Crown is a substantial Victorian silver coin struck during the height of the British Empire. Certified PCGS MS64, this near-gem Mint State example displays strong detail, attractive lustre, and pleasing eye appeal.
The obverse features Queen Victoria’s Jubilee Head portrait facing left, designed by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm, showing the monarch wearing a small crown and veil. The surrounding legend proclaims her titles as Queen and Empress of India. The reverse presents a crowned shield within the Order of the Garter, bearing the motto HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, symbolizing royal authority and national unity.

Struck in .925 sterling silver, the half crown weighs 14.14 grams and measures 32.3 mm in diameter. Widely used in commerce throughout Britain and its global territories, the denomination reflects the economic strength of the era. A well-preserved Victorian silver issue in near-gem condition, this certified example is an excellent addition to collections of British coinage and world silver crowns.