Hallmark guide · Silver
What does Lion's head erased mean?
The lion's head erased - a lion's head with a jagged cut neck - was struck on Britannia-standard silver (958) during 1697-1720, replacing the leopard's head, alongside the Britannia figure. Chester, Exeter, Newcastle and York were also authorised to strike it.
- Metal
- Silver
- Purity
- 958/1000
- Where
- England (London and some provincial offices)
- When
- 1697-1720 (Britannia standard period)
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Often confused with
- Often mistaken for the London leopard's head (a face, not a cut-off head with jagged neck).
- Paired with a Britannia figure, not a lion passant.
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What a piece marked Lion's head erased is worth
Melt value $151.70. Likely cash offer $106.19 – $136.53.
95.8% fine silver4.2% copper & alloy
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