1 Penny - Victoria 1st portrait; bronzed obverse
Obverse
1 Penny - Victoria 1st portrait; bronzed reverse
Reverse
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1 Penny - Victoria 1st portrait bronzed

CountryUK Year1839 Denom1 Penny Mintage300 MintRoyal Mint MetalBronze plated copper Melt ~£0.20
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1839
Denomination1 Penny
Face value1p
Mintage300
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
Demonetised1869
CompositionBronze plated copper
Weight18.900g
Diameter34.0mm
Thickness3.00mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

First uncrowned bust ('Young Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around, date below. Script: Latin

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, legend around and national flower emblems in exergue. Script: Latin

Copper content
Gross troy oz 0.6076
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.20
Premium over melt £1,699.80
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Market Value
£1,154.55
Volume-weighted average across 11 verified sales in 3 grades.
Grade range £950 – £2,600
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Last sale 6.3 yrs ago View price history →

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Grade Latest Avg (90d) 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
FDC £1,700.00 🔒 – – £580.00 – £1,700.00 0 7 06-03-2016
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UNC £1,200.00 🔒 – – £800.00 – £1,200.00 0 3 07-06-2015
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PR-65 £2,600.00 🔒 – – £2,600.00 – £2,600.00 0 1 07-06-2020
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