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VICTORIA PENNY
1839-1901

Designed by William Wyon. The bronze "bun head" issue was designed by
Leonard Wyon and the "old head" issue by Thomas Brock and engraved by
George William de Saulles.

The "Young head" obverse features the portrait of Queen Victoria with a date
below. The reverse features a seated Britannia with the words BRITANNIAR:
REG: FID: DEF:.

The "Bun head" obverse features the portrait of Queen Victoria. While the
reverse contains the words "ONE PENNY" above a seated picture of Britannia
with a lighthouse to her left, a ship at sea to her right and date below.

The "Old head" obverse features the portrait of Queen Victoria. While the
reverse contains the words "ONE PENNY" above a seated picture of Britannia
with a date below.

During 1874-6 & 1881-2 some bronze Penny's were struck by Ralph Heaton &
Sons (Birmingham) and they have a small H mint mark just below the centre of
the date.

There were many different varieties of the Victoria penny and most will only be
of interest to the specialist collector. However I have listed several at the bottom
of the page, just click on the link to see the pictures and a description.

1839-60, Copper, 18.5-18.8 grams, 34mm Diameter.
1860-1901 Bronze, 9.2-9.5 grams, 31mm Diameter.

Victoria Penny "Young Head"
1838-1860

Victoria Penny "Old Head"
1895-1901

Victoria Penny "Bun Head"
1860-1894

Courtesy of Tom Harrington