1889 United Kingdom 1 Penny (1⁄240)
(United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
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Item Description
USA Coin Book Item ID Number:
876888
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| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)  |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1874-1894 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.45 g |
| Diameter | 30.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 August 1971 |
| Number |
N#
855
 |
| References | KM# 755, Sp# 3954, 3955 |
Obverse
Second laureate portrait ('Bun Head') of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around.
Note: varieties exist
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D:
Unabridged legend: Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse
Seated 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: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY
1881
H
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Mints
| Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975) | |
| H | Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited), United Kingdom (1850-2003) |
Comments
The 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.
'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.
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