Sell 1847 Victoria Gothic Silver Crown (Proof)
Expert guide to 1847 Gothic Crown values (£2k–£100k+), mintage 8,000, weight 28.28g, edge lettering, and fake detection. Realised auction prices.
Typical UK collector & dealer range for circulated examples
Get Your Free Coin Valuation
Zero seller fees. Insured UK courier or private London & Manchester appointment.
Market Valuation & Pricing Notes
Mintage of 8,000 Proof pieces only; not issued for circulation. Realised auction prices: EF/AU £2,000–£5,000; PF60–PF64 £5,000–£35,000; PF65+ £35,000–£100,000+. Record: $168,000 (Heritage, Jan 2024). Raw/uncertified coins trade at significant discount. Premium for original toning, cameo contrast, and provenance.
Physical Authentication Checkpoints
Our specialists verify these exact specifications when appraising your 1847 Victoria Gothic Silver Crown (Proof):
- Weight: 28.28 g (±0.5 g)
- Diameter: 38 mm
- Edge: Raised Gothic lettering "DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI UNDECIMO"
- Die axis: Inverted (medal alignment, 180° rotation)
- Obverse: Crowned Gothic bust left, small incuse "WW" on truncation, trefoil-and-arc border, legend in lowercase blackletter Gothic script
- Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields with national emblems in angles, Garter star at centre, date in Roman numerals "MDCCCXLVII" in lower right of legend
- Edge lettering fully struck, evenly spaced, no doubling
- Sharp, mirrored fields with frosted devices on Proof strikes
Coin Specifications
- Catalogue ID
- UK-1847-GOTHIC-CROWN
- Denomination
- Crown (5 Shillings)
- Issue Year
- 1847
- Rarity Tier
- Ultra-Rare Numismatic
- Mintage
- 8,000 (Proof, lettered edge)
- Weight
- 28.28 grams
- Metal Composition
- .925 Sterling Silver
Common Fakes & Variant Confusion
Modern Chinese counterfeits exhibit recurring diagnostic markers: die dots on neck/truncation, specific rim nicks (e.g. above 'A' of GRATIA), and matching reverse marks. Cast copies lack sharp Gothic lettering detail and show pitting. Plain-edge variants exist but are distinct rarities (mintage ~500). Do not confuse with 1853 Gothic Crown (different regnal year 'SEPTIMO' on edge). Always verify weight (28.28 g) and edge lettering.
Best Ways to Sell Your 1847 Victoria Gothic Silver Crown (Proof)
Compare liquidation routes in the UK, or sell directly to Finacforce with zero auction commission.
Major UK auction houses (Spink, Noonans, Baldwin's, Sovereign Rarities)
Highest realised prices; specialist audience; 10–20% seller's commission + VAT on fees; 4–8 week settlement
Specialist dealers (Britannia Coin Co., London Coin Co., Coin Trust)
Immediate sale; lower buyer's premium; typically 5–15% below auction hammer; limited competitive bidding
eBay UK (NGC/PCGS slabbed only)
Global reach; 12.8% final value fee; risk of disputes; raw coins heavily discounted; requires strong photography/provenance
Numismatic fairs / BNTA events
Face-to-face negotiation; no fees; limited buyer pool; price transparency varies
Related Coins & Valuation Guides
Charles II Petition Crown
Silver
1839 Victoria Una and the Lion Gold £5 Proof
22-Carat Gold (.9167 fine)
Victoria Una and the Lion £5 Proof
22-carat gold (.916 fine)
Queen Anne VIGO Five Guineas
91.7% gold (22 carat), 8.3% copper/silver alloy
Charles II Petition Crown 1663
Silver (0.925 fine)
George III Pattern Five Pounds Gold Piece 1820
22-carat gold (91.67% fine gold, 8.33% copper)