1 Penny - Victoria 1st portrait, bronzed proof

€444,578.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1839
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionBronze plated copper
Weight18.9 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)William Wyon
In circulation to31 December 1869
Reference(s) KM#739a , Sp#3948
Obverse descriptionFirst uncrowned bust (`Young Head`) of Queen Victoria left, legend around, date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVICTORIA DEI GRATIA 1841
(Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, legend around and national flower emblems in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITANNIAR: REG FID: DEF:
(Translation: Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1839  - estimated mintage - 300
Catalog ID8346679980
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