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British 1 Crown Silver Coin Queen Victoria "Jubilee Head" 1888

Today's Purchase Price

MS

AU

XF

VF

¥400,000

¥72000

¥52000

¥36000

Cleaned

¥12000

Diameter :

Weight :

Purity :

Thickness :

38.61 mm

28.28 g

92.5% Silver

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Product Description

[British 1 Crown Silver Coin Queen Victoria "Jubilee Head" 1888 Issue (Key Date)
- Coin Eligible for Purchase -]

GoldSilverJapan is actively purchasing the 1888 Queen Victoria "Jubilee Head" 1 Crown silver coin, as it is considered a particularly important "Key Date."

This coin is known as a year that stands out among the Jubilee Heads issued between 1887 and 1892 in terms of market value, circulation, and collector demand.

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■ Why 1888 is Considered a "Key Date"

The 1888 1 Crown silver coin is recognized as a year in which good-condition examples are less likely to appear on the market than other coins of the same type.

- Many examples were actually used during the circulating period.
- Limited numbers of high-grade coins remain.
- Coins are often traded by year designation at overseas auctions.

For these reasons, 1888 is globally recognized as a "key date" for which the year itself is a valuation factor.

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■ Eligible for purchase regardless of condition

Coins with the key date of 1888 are eligible for appraisal regardless of condition.

Please feel free to inquire about the following items:

- Signs of wear (F/VF equivalent)
- Overall toning or discoloration
- Minor scratches or hairlines
- Signs of cleaning
- Acceptable for single or multiple purchases

* Certificates (PCGS, NGC, etc.) are not required.
* Final valuation will be determined based on the year, condition, and overall balance.

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■ Fundamental value as a coin

This silver coin is a large silver coin minted in British sterling silver (.925).

Material: Silver (.925)
Weight: Approximately 28.28g
Diameter: Approximately 38.6mm
Country of Issue: United Kingdom
Minnant: Royal Mint (London)

This ensures not only its value as silver but also its international recognition as a historical silver coin.

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■ Design and Appraisal Points

The obverse features the "Jubilee Head" portrait of Queen Victoria, adopted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne.

This portrait is highly regarded as a design symbolizing the height of the British Empire and occupies an important place in the history of British coinage.

The reverse features the traditional crown design of St. George slaying a dragon. This design, created by sculptor Benedetto Pistrucci, is one of the most iconic motifs on British silver coins.

These elements, combined with the value of the 1888 date, are important factors that directly affect the appraisal.

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■ We receive many inquiries about these coins from people like these.

・I know it's minted in 1888, but I want to confirm its value.
・I found it together with other coins from other years.
・It's in poor condition, but I've heard it's a key date.
・I want an appraisal that takes into account overseas evaluations.
・I want a specialist to accurately determine the year.

GoldSilverJapan
understands the importance of the year and has an appraisal system in place.

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■ GoldSilverJapan's Purchasing Policy

・Key dates emphasize the year itself.
・We don't make blanket judgments based on condition alone.
・We evaluate based on overseas market perceptions.
・We also welcome inquiries without the intention of selling.

First, it's fine to simply confirm, "This is 1888, but will it be eligible for purchase?"

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The 1888 Queen Victoria Jubilee Head 1 Crown is an important British silver coin that is still traded in the international market as a "year-designated" coin.

Please feel free to contact GoldSilverJapan for any inquiries or sales inquiries.

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