Obverse © AV-Coins – Reverse © AW - Auction World
Obverse © AV-Coins – Reverse © AW - Auction World
1 Penny - Victoria 1st portrait; Maundy, Gold proof
1838 year| Gold (.9167) | - | 11 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1838 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#284316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination divides date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 18 1 38
Comment
Single-year issue specimen proof struck in the first year of Victorian coin production, the year following her coronation. ESC#2447Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1838 Victoria (1st portrait; Maundy, Gold proof) 1 Penny coin from the United Kingdom is that it was minted with a unique "Gold Proof" finish, which gives the coin a distinctive shiny and mirror-like appearance. This finish was achieved through a special minting process that involved striking the coin multiple times to create a highly detailed and polished surface. The use of gold in the coin's composition adds to its value and rarity, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
