1 Penny - Victoria 1st portrait Maundy issues

Name: 1 Penny - Victoria 1st portrait; Maundy issues
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1838–1887 Denom1 Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.925) Melt ~£0.65

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1838–1887
Denomination	1 Penny
Face value	1p
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Maundy Money
Circulation	Circulating
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	0.470g
Diameter	11.0mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait ('Young Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Crowned denomination divides date within oak wreath. Script: Latin

Silver content

Gross troy oz 0.0151

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £0.65

Also issued as

Colonial and Maundy issues Maundy issues

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