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4 Pence - Victoria 2nd portrait; Colonial issue
1888 year| Silver (.925) | 1.89 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1888 |
| Value | 4 Pence (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.89 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#41181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia right, trident in left hand, shield bearing the Union flag in the right, denomination around, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FOUR PENCE
1888
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 2/33 troy ounce or 29.1 grains.According to Krause, this piece was struck for circulation in British Guiana (where it was equivalent to 1/4 guilder) and the West Indies. However, more specialised references such as Spink SCBC and Collectors' Coins GB indicate that this single year issue was only for use in British Guiana.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was part of a series of coins issued by the British Empire in the late 19th century to circulate in their colonies and territories. The 4 pence coin featuring Queen Victoria's second portrait was minted in 1888 and made of silver (.925) with a weight of 1.89 grams. It's fascinating to think that this coin was used in everyday transactions in the British colonies during that time period and has a rich history behind it.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Pence - Victoria (2nd portrait; Colonial issue) 1888 coin.
