I'm trying to locate any information regarding this replica of what I think is a Victoria Gothic Crown with the reverse reflecting St. George/Dragon. It's in Proof condition and silver. I'd like to know who minted it and when, the mintage, etc. I've looked in Krause and in their Unusual World Coins under Great Britain without any luck. It looks like one of the NIB Maundy Retro Issues, but I can't find it. Bought it on eBay and it is still being offered. It's beautiful piece. Any help would be appreciated!
And the date? Every similar coin I've seen, even replicas, had a date under St. George. This is some kind of modern "fantasy coin" (non-coin).
I don't know if it's a coin but it is stunning I really love it why can't the US mint make something like that. Ice
Pretty much every modern coin has a denomination, and a date. Old ones sometimes have the metal/size/weight and the effigy of a ruler instead. But I agree, this seems to be a medal, based on a mid-19c Gothic Crown and, hmm, a roughly 1900 (Half) Sovereign design. Not a coin, but still nice designs ... Christian
I've been advised that this quasi-coin was produced by The Commonwealth Mint (http://www.thecommonwealthmint.com), who apparently produce "collector coins" for several small countries.
It represents a Victoria Crown of 'gothic' head type which were produced between 1847 and 1853.... BUT...Important question for you:- Does it have anything engraved round the edge? If there are Roman numerals can you show a pic of them please? Thanks and best wishes, Mike.
I can find anything in Krause (Unusual World Coins) that is similar with the exception of X#M9 which is a Sovereign in gold, but has the four shields/cross on the reverse, as opposed to St. George. Mine is still a nice piece and I only paid $20.00 for it.
For your information, here is the original design, not a crown though (too much $$$) but a florin : Q
