United Kingdom · Victoria (1837–1901)
United Kingdom Penny — Victoria, Gold Maundy Proof (1838)
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About this coin
A gold proof of the Young Head Maundy penny. Its crown and value distinguish the tiny denomination.
Obverse
The young Victoria faces left, without a crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering
VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:
Translation
Victoria, by the grace of God, Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
A crown above 1, between the date figures, enclosed by an oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering
18 1 38
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at Tower Hill, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark
Identification and varieties
An off-metal proof, separate from the ordinary silver Maundy issue. No production total is asserted.
Measurements
No standard weight is asserted for this exceptional gold striking.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 | London (Tower Hill) | None | Gold proof |