Description

Queen Victoria's Reign, 1837-1901.

Young Head Coinage, 1838-87.

1838 Groat. First circulation year in this series.

Obverse: Young head left hair in bun.

Engraver: William Wyon.

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

Reverse: Seated figure of Britannia right, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag in right, denomination around, date in exergue.

Reeded edge.

Catalogue: Spink# 3913, KM# 731, N# 13209.

Mintage: 2150,200.

Silver: 0.925, 0.0561 oz. ASW, 1.89g, 16mm.

Grade: aEF, scratch on the obverse. The coin in hand is lighter toned.