Distinctive feature Prooflike
Edge Plain
Face value 1 penny
Grade VF+
Metal Silver
Millesimal fineness 925 ‰
Mint Royal Mint
Quantity minted 7 920
Rarity R2 - Very rare
Year of issue 1847
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Country: Great Britain (United Kingdom)
Ruler: Queen Empress Victoria (1837-1901)
Type: Non-circulating coin (Maundy issues)
Years: 1847 (1838-1887)
Value: 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Mintage: 7,920
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 0.47 g.
Diameter: 11 mm
Grade: VF/XF
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 727, Sp# 3920
Obverse:
Young uncrowned portrait ('Young Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Lettering: VICTORIA D:G:BRITANNIAR:REGINA F:D:
Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith.
Engraver: William Wyon.
Reverse:
Crowned denomination divides date within oak wreath.
Lettering:
18 1 47
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen.
Edge:
Plain.
Mint:
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975).
Comments:
The standard weight of this coin was 1/66 troy ounce or 7.3 grains.
Reference : KM# 727, Sp# 3920
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Collection : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India