The Victorian era was a period of significant change for the United Kingdom. Throughout Queen Victoria’s long reign, the British Empire expanded and there were advancements in science and social reform. Upon her death, Queen Victoria became the longest-reigning monarch in British history and was not superseded until 2015, by her great-great-granddaughter Queen Elizabeth II. 

The crown has a fascinating history dating back to the reign of Henry VIII. It has been struck as both a gold coin and a silver coin but was produced as a base metal coin in the 20th century. Originally a circulating coin, it was rarely used in daily use by the eighteenth century. 

This coin is also available as part of The Making of Modern Britain Queen Victoria Bundle, which offers collectors the opportunity to own an example of each of the circulating coins of Queen Victoria’s reign.