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1 Penny - Victoria 3rd portrait; Maundy issues
| Silver (.925) | 0.47 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1893-1901 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 0.47 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13215 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination divides date within oak wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: 18 1 95
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 1/66 troy ounce or 7.3 grains.Sp#3943 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref:
1893 MDS149 8,976 1896 MDS152 8,476 1899 MDS155 8,976
1894 MDS150 8,976 1897 MDS153 9,388 1900 MDS156 8,976
1895 MDS151 8,877 1898 MDS154 9,147 1901 MDS157 8,976
Demonetization note: Whilst the circulation strikes have been demonetized, the Maundy issues carry legal tender status and are still being struck to this day with the value updated to decimal pence.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Victoria (3rd portrait; Maundy issues) 1893-1901 from United Kingdom is that it was minted with a unique silver composition of .925, which is higher than the standard .900 silver used in most coins of that time. This makes it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | 22000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - Victoria (3rd portrait; Maundy issues) 1893-1901 coin.
