1 Penny - Victoria 2nd portrait; 1st type 1860-1874

Weight

9.45 g

Diameter

30.8 mm

Thickness

1.6 mm

Material

Bronze

Shape

Round

Edge Type

Plain

Technique

Milled

Front design

Second laureate and draped bust ('Bun Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around. Note: varieties exist

Back design

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 around, date in exergue. Note: varieties exist

Year of Minting

1860-1874

Queen

Victoria ( 1837-1901 )

Mint location

NA

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

Medal alignment ↑↑

Inscriptions

Obverse: VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D: Reverse: ONE PENNY 1863

Context

The standard weight of these pieces was 48 to the pound avoirdupois (1/3 ounce or 145.8 grains). There are many obverse and reverse varieties for this type, following is a selection of them: Sp#3954 (1860-1894) no mintmark on reverse; Sp#3955 (1874/5/6, 1881/2) 'H' mintmark on reverse below date, struck at Ralph Heaton & Sons, Birmingham. In 1874, the second portrait was very slightly changed. In KM#749, the D:G: is closer to the Queen's head. So take care if you have an 1874 in case it is KM#755. KM#749.1 (1860 only) Beaded border, without die number; KM#749.2 (1860-1874) Toothed border, without die number; KM#749.3 (1863 only) Toothed border, with die number below date; There are many other small variations to the obverse and reverse designs, all full list of which can be found (with pictures) in the latest version of the Spink Standard Catalogue of British Coins. How to count number of leaves on the wreath: Sometimes, the striking process and excessive wear make it difficult to differentiate the 1860 beads and denticles varieties. The following illustrations should help:

Rarity

Common

Coin type

Standard circulation

In circulation

No

Demonetized

Yes

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