1870 Queen Victoria Bun Penny S3954

Description

1870 Queen Victoria Bun Head Penny

S3954

Obverse

Second laureate and draped bust (‘Bun Head’) of Queen Victoria 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 with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind with lighthouse on left and ship on right, denomination around, date in exergue.

Note: varieties exist

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE PENNY
1870

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon