Description: 1887 UK QUEEN VICTORIA ONE PENNY COIN, 2nd Portrait, type 2ObverseSecond laureate portrait ('Bun Head') of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around. Note: varieties existScript: LatinLettering: VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D:Unabridged legend: Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei DefensatrixTranslation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the FaithEngraver: Leonard Charles WyonReverseSeated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind with lighthouse on left and ship on right, denomination above and date in exergue. Note: varieties exist, with or without H mintmark.Script: LatinLettering: ONE PENNY 1881 HEngraver: Leonard Charles WyonEdgePlainMintsRoyal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)HHeaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited), United Kingdom (1850-2003)CommentsThe standard weight of these pieces was 48 to the pound or one third ounce avoirdupois (145.8 grains). 'H' mintmark struck by Ralph Heaton & Sons, Birmingham (Sp#3955), all other issues are Sp#3954 In 1874, the 2nd portrait was very slightly changed. In KM#755, the D:G: is further away from the Queen's head. So take care if you have an 1874 in case it is KM#749.
Price: 6.75 USD
Location: Mechanicsville, Virginia
End Time: 2025-02-08T21:17:41.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Denomination: Penny
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Composition: Bronze
Year: 1886
Color: BN
Fineness: N/A
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: 755
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country/Region: England
Certification: Uncertified
