Victoria - One Penny 1882 H - Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: Great Britain, Queen Victoria
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1882 (1874-1894)
Value: 1 Penny = 1/12 Shilling (1/240 LSD)
Metal: Bronze
Weight: 9.2 g
Diameter: 30.8 mm
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Mintage: 7,526,000
Grade: VF30
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 08-31-1971
References: KM# 755, Sp# 3954/5

Obverse:
Second laureate portrait ('Bun Head') of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around.

Lettering: VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D:

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 (convex) shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind with lighthouse on left and ship on right, denomination above and date in exergue.

NOTE: many varieties. With or without "H" mintmark.

Lettering:
ONE PENNY
    1882
       H

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon.

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
The standard weight of these pieces was 48 to the pound avoirdupois (1/3 ounce or 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.

Referenz : KM# 755

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Sammlung : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India