Historical Insight:
The Half Crown (value 2 shillings and 6 pence, or one-eighth of a pound sterling) was a crucial denomination in Victorian commerce, often used for larger everyday transactions. The 1876 issue was struck during the height of the British Empire, when coinage served not only as money but also as a symbol of imperial stability and artistry.

Composition:
Sterling silver (.925 fine); diameter 32 mm; weight 14.14 g.

Collecting Note:
The 1876 Half Crown is a sought-after example among Victorian silver coins, appreciated for its detailed heraldic reverse and classic portrait of Queen Victoria. Many surviving specimens bear signs of circulation, reflecting the coin’s active use in late 19th-century Britain.