Victoria - 2 Pence 1855 Maundy - Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: Great Britain
Ruler: Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type: Non-circulating coins (Prooflike)
Years: 1855 (1838-1887)
Value: 2 Pence = 1/6 shilling (1/120 LSD)
Mintage: 4,752 (very rare)
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 13 mm
Grade: VG (Damage Portrait)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: KM# 729, Sp# 3914E, Sp# 3919

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 2 55

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen.

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
The standard weight of this coin was 1/33 troy ounce or 14.5 grains.

Référence : KM# 729, Sp# 3914E, Sp# 3919

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