Description

Queen Victoria's Reign, 1837-1901.

Young head copper coinage, 1838-60.

1853 Penny OT DEF -:

Catalogue: Spink# 3948, KM# 739.

Obverse: Young bust of the Queen with her hair tied in a bun to the left.

Legend: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA

Reverse: Britannia seated right with ornamental trident.

Legend: BRITANNIAR: REG: FID: DEF:

Mintage: 1,021,000.

Copper, 18.80g, 34mm.

Grade: Fine, black stain on the reverse.