H.Hyams close lettering variety Model Crown, type 11:
Obv: E, Annulus (outer ring), VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BTITAIN MDCCCXLVIII around wreath. Centre, Gothic bust of Queen Victoria facing left.
Rev: 3, Annulus (outer ring), MODEL CROWN curved above ornate pattern, PUB:BY(St. George and dragon)H.HYAMS, close lettering, curved below. Centre, Order of the Garter up.
Annulus: Silver plated. Centre: Gilt plated. Edge: Plain.
Weight: 7.86 grams. Diameter: 26.7 mm.
Model Crowns vol. 2 by A K Barter, Item 11, listed as Scarce.
EF, only traces of silvering left on annulus.

Rarity guide for Model Crowns:
Unique...........1 known.
Extremely Rare...2 - 10 known.
Rare.............11 - 100 known.
Scarce...........101 - 1000 known.
Common...........1001 - unknown.

Sold April 2013