Description
Victoria (1837-1901), Bronze Penny, 1875, young laureate bust left, toothed border and inner linear circle both sides, legend surrounds VICTORIA DG BRITT REG FD. Rev, Britannia seated right, holding trident, thin lighthouse with faint masonry to left, ship in sail sea in front, reads ONE PENNY around, date in exergue (S.3954; Freeman 80: Dies 8 & H; BMC.1701).
Deep amber lustrous toning both sides, mint bloom in the outer regions beneath the legends, mirrored fields. Excellent detail throughout, free from any markings or nicks, the reverse two toned in a bright rust orange fading into a grey black. Uncirculated, much as struck.
