Victoria - One Penny 1897 - Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: Great Britain, Queen Victoria
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1897 (1895-1901)
Value: 1 Penny = 1/12 Shilling (1/240 LSD)
Metal: Bronze
Weight: 9.4 g
Diameter: 30.8 mm
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Mintage: 20,756,600
Grade: XF
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 08-31-1971
References: KM# 790, Sp# 3961

Obverse:
Older crowned and veiled portrait ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around.

Lettering:
VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF·IND·IMP·
T.B.

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India

Reverse:
Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind, denomination above and date in exergue.

Lettering:
ONE PENNY
1897

Edge:
Plain

Comments:
The standard weight of these pieces was 48 to the pound avoirdupois (1/3 ounce or 145.8 grains).

Reverse die varieties:

Sp#3961 Normal tide Horizon is level with folds in robe and 'P' 1mm from trident;
Sp#3961A Low tide (1895) Horizon is level with hem line of robe and 'P' 2mm from trident;
Sp#3961B High tide (1897) Higher tide level above two folds of robe.

Riferimento : KM# 790, Sp# 3961

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6...

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