1889 Queen Victoria Half penny S3956

Description

1889 Queen Victoria Half Penny

S3956

Obverse

Second wreathed portrait (‘Bun Head’) of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D:

Unabridged legend: Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia right, trident in left hand, shield bearing the Union flag in right, denomination around, date in exergue, sea behind with lighthouse on left and ship on right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HALF PENNY
1889

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon