Great Britain 1 crown Queen Victoria St George KM-765 AU PCGS silver coin 1887

The 1887 Great Britain Silver Crown featuring Queen Victoria and the iconic St. George and the Dragon reverse is one of the most celebrated issues of Victorian British coinage. Struck during Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee year, this historic crown reflects the artistic excellence and imperial confidence of late 19th-century Britain. Certified AU by PCGS, the coin displays attractive circulation character together with impressive surviving detail and beautiful multicolored toning across the silver surfaces.

The obverse presents the famous Jubilee Head portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, wearing an ornate small crown, veil, pearl necklace, earrings, and richly decorated royal drapery. Surrounding inscriptions read “VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REG: F:D:” identifying Victoria as Queen of Britain and Defender of the Faith. Fine rim denticles frame the portrait, while vivid iridescent toning enhances the visual depth of the design.

The reverse showcases Benedetto Pistrucci’s legendary depiction of Saint George slaying the dragon. The muscular armored rider charges forward on a rearing horse while thrusting a sword downward toward the dragon beneath the horse’s hooves. Flowing cape details, the dragon’s wings, claws, curled tail, and expressive serpent-like head create a dramatic composition filled with movement and symbolism. The date “1887” below commemorates Victoria’s Golden Jubilee year.

Struck in silver and authenticated by PCGS, this crown remains one of the most admired classic British coin designs ever produced. Combining royal portraiture, Christian symbolism, mythology, and masterful engraving, it is a superb addition to any Victorian or world crown collection.

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