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3 Pence - Victoria 1st portrait; Maundy, Gold proof
1838 year| Gold (.9167) | - | 16 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1838 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#284318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination divides date within oak wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 18 3 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 3 Pence Gold Proof Maundy Coin is that it was minted during the first year of Queen Victoria's reign, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
