1897 Penny MS63RB. On hold.

Description

Queen Victoria's Reign, 1837-1901.

Old Head Issue, 1895-1901.

1897 Penny, 3rd portrait.

Obverse: Mature draped bust to the left.

Designer: Thomas Brock.

Engraver: George William de Saulles.

Legend: VICTORIA . DEI . GRA . BRITT .REGINA . FID . DEF . IND . IMP . (Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India.)

Reverse: Britannia seated right.

Mintage: 20,757,000.

Catalogue: Spink# 3961, KM# 790.

Bronze, 9.40g, 31mm.

PCGS Graded MS63RB, British eqiuvalent grade aUNC-UNC red brown.

On hold.