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The 1888 Penny - Victoria1888 Bun Penny of Queen Victoria, so called as the Queen has her hair tied back into a 'bun'. The Obverse and Reverse were designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. SCBC: 3954. Obverse 12, Reverse N. These are large bronze coins with diameter 31mm and a weight of 9.5g.
Bun Pennies are very popular with collectors. They were made 1860-1894 and there are many varieties with 13 obverses and 14 reverses. It was the first bronze penny made by the Royal Mint. They are well documented in Coins of England and the United Kingdom (Pre-Decimal Issues), see Books.
The Obverse, by Leonard Charles Wyon, shows Queen Victoria wearing a wreath of leaves. Her hair is tied with ribbon into a plaited bun. Legend "VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:" .
The Edge is plain.
The Reverse, by Leonard Charles Wyon, shows Britannia seated on a rock, facing right. She wears a helmet and holds a Union shield. To the left in the background is a lighthouse; to the right a ship. Around "ONE PENNY" with date in exergue.Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 5,125,020 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1888. See Coins and Events of 1888
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Penny. See more Penny coins
and see which Penny coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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