{"product_id":"great-britain-1887-victorian-crown-welsh-dragon-coin","title":"Great Britain 1887 Crown – Queen Victoria Welsh Dragon Fantasy Collectible","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Great Britain 1887 Crown collectible replica features the iconic Jubilee Head portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse, encircled by the Latin inscription meaning \"Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britons\" and dated 1887. The reverse presents a bold fantasy design centred on the Welsh Dragon — the ancient heraldic symbol of Wales — displayed within a bordered shield, flanked by leek sprigs, and inscribed with \"ANNO DOM.\" above and \"WALES CYMRU 5\" below, referencing the Crown's five-shilling denomination alongside the bilingual Welsh national identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1887 Jubilee Head portrait was engraved by Joseph Edgar Boehm and introduced to mark Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee — one of the most celebrated coin portraits in British numismatic history. This piece pairs that historic obverse with an imaginative Welsh commemorative reverse, making it a distinctive themed collectible for admirers of Victorian Britain and Welsh heritage. This piece is a Victorian-era inspired fantasy collectible coin designed for display and collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQueen Victoria's Golden Jubilee of 1887 marked fifty years on the British throne and prompted a complete redesign of British coinage. The Jubilee Head — showing Victoria in profile wearing a small crown, veil, and jewelled necklace — replaced the earlier Young Head portrait and appeared across the full silver coinage series. The Crown (five shillings) was among the most impressive coins of the issue, struck in sterling silver with a high-relief portrait that remains one of the most recognisable Victorian coin designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse of this collectible draws on the heraldry of Wales, featuring the Red Dragon of Cadwaladr — a symbol used by Welsh rulers for centuries and officially incorporated into the Royal Badge of Wales. The dragon is shown passant on a green and white field, here rendered in antique silver relief. The inscription \"WALES CYMRU\" uses both the English and Welsh names for the nation, while \"ANNO DOM.\" (Anno Domini, \"In the Year of the Lord\") echoes the formal Latin conventions of Victorian-era coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, the two sides create a piece that celebrates both the grandeur of Victorian Britain and the distinct cultural identity of Wales — a combination that makes this an appealing display piece for collectors interested in British history, Welsh heritage, or the aesthetics of 19th-century coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Free worldwide shipping   ✔ Secure checkout   ✔ Securely packaged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Obverse — Queen Victoria Jubilee Head portrait, 1887; Reverse — Welsh Dragon heraldic shield, \"WALES CYMRU 5 \/ ANNO DOM.\" inscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInscription (Obverse):\u003c\/strong\u003e \"VICTORIA D.G. BRITT. REG.\" — Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInscription (Reverse):\u003c\/strong\u003e \"ANNO DOM. \/ WALES CYMRU \/ 5\" — Anno Domini; Wales in English and Welsh; denomination reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper with silver plating, antique silver finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Securely packaged for safe arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a commemorative collectible and not legal tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCollectors of Victorian-era British coin replicas and commemoratives\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWelsh heritage enthusiasts and admirers of Welsh heraldic art\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHistory collectors focused on Queen Victoria and the Golden Jubilee period\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplay collections themed around British monarchy and royal portraiture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGifting to history lovers, Anglophiles, or those with Welsh family connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree worldwide tracked shipping. Estimated delivery: 9–14 days. Each coin is securely packaged for safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more historical British and world coin designs in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/historical-world-coins\"\u003eHistorical World Coins Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is a commemorative collectible and is not affiliated with any official government mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is a commemorative collectible and is not legal tender, not issued by a government mint, and not an investment product. It is intended for hobby collecting and display purposes only. The reverse design is a modern fantasy\/themed composition and does not represent a coin struck by the Royal Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdl\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an original 1887 Victorian Crown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eNo. This is a modern commemorative collectible replica inspired by the 1887 Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Crown. It is not an original antique coin and has not been struck by the Royal Mint.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the coin made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eThe coin is made from copper with silver plating and an antique silver finish, giving it the aged appearance of a Victorian-era silver coin.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this coin legal tender?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eNo. This is a decorative commemorative collectible with no monetary value. It cannot be used as currency.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the coin packaged and shipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eYour coin will be securely packaged to protect it during transit and shipped with free worldwide tracked shipping. Estimated delivery is 9–14 days.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n  \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWas a Welsh Dragon Crown ever officially struck in 1887?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eNo. The reverse design on this coin — featuring the Welsh Dragon with \"WALES CYMRU\" — is a modern fantasy\/commemorative design. No such coin was issued by the Royal Mint in 1887. This piece pairs the authentic historical obverse portrait with an imaginative Welsh-themed reverse created for collectors.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause every collection deserves one more coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"OneMoreCoin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61699815604554,"sku":"CJYD284467802BY","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/0886\/8682\/files\/Great-britain-1887-victorian-crown-welsh-dragon-coin-obverse.png?v=1778276440","url":"https:\/\/onemorecoin.com\/products\/great-britain-1887-victorian-crown-welsh-dragon-coin","provider":"Onemorecoin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}