The UK 1898 halfcrown obverse features the older veiled bust of Queen Victoria, facing left, in jewellery. The legend reads: 'VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REG'. The 1898 halfcrown reverse shows a crowned shield inside a floral design. Shield represent members of the UK: 3 lions for England, 1 lion for Scotland and a harp for Ireland. This design is surrounded by a legend reading 'FID DEF IND IMP' above, and the date below between 'HALF' and 'CROWN'.
Silver Halfcrown's are very collectable, silver milled Halfcrown of Queen Victoria, dated 1898.