1890 Penny EF. Sold.

Description

Queen Victoria, 1837-1901.

Bronze Coinage, "Bun Head" Issue, 1860-95.

1890 Penny, Obv 12, rev N.

Catalogue: Spink# 3954, KM# 755.

Obverse: The young Queen's laureate second bust to the left.

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon.

Legend: VICTORIA  D: G:  BRITT: REG: F:D: (Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith).

Reverse: Britannia seated to the right with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in her right, sea behind with lighthouse on left and ship on right.

Mintage: 17,886,000, Royal mint at Tower Hill, London.

Bronze, 9.20g, 31mm.

Grade: EF with traces of luster in the devices.

SOLD.