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One Penny, 1890, Great Britain

Currency:GBP Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:4.00 GBP Estimated At:30.00 - 35.00 GBP
One Penny, 1890, Great Britain
The 1890 UK penny obverse features the laureate bust of Queen Victoria facing left, hair in a bun (bun head). The surrounding legend reads:'VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D:'

The reverse shows the helmed Britannia seated facing right, holding a trident, hand resting on a shield, with a lighthouse to the left, and ship to the right. The words 'ONE' and 'PENNY' are to the sides, with the date below.

1890 United Kingdom Penny Specifications
Monarch
Victoria (1837 - 1901)
Edge: plain
Weight: 9.4 g
Diameter: 30.8 mm
Composition: bronze
Minted: London, England
Mintage: approx. 15,330,840


1890 United Kingdom Penny Design
Obverse: Leonard Wyon
Reverse: Leonard Wyon