Victoria 1858 Penny, EF.

Description

Queen Victoria's Reign, 1837 - 1901.

Young Head Copper Coinage, 1838-60.

1858 Penny. Dot below 8 in date.

Obverse: Queens laureate bust with her hair tied in a bun to the left.

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

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon.

Reverse: Britannia seated right with trident in her left hand, sailing ship to her right and lighthouse to the her left.

Mintage: 1,599,040.

Bronze, 9.40g, 31mm, edge plain.

Catalogue: Spink# 3954, KM# 755.

Grade: EF, attractive tone, revsrese lightly rubbed.