The 1852 Victoria Silver Maundy Fourpence is part of the long‑established Maundy silver tradition, struck in sterling silver (.925) and distributed during the Royal Maundy ceremony. Unlike the circulating groat, the Maundy fourpence carries the distinctive crowned wreath reverse with a large central numeral and split date.

The 1852 issue sits within the celebrated Young Head portrait period, making it an attractive and collectible example of mid‑Victorian Maundy silver.

The obverse features the celebrated Young Head portrait of Queen Victoria, engraved by William Wyon. Legend: VICTORIA BRITANNIAR REGINA. The portrait is elegant, refined and characteristic of early‑to‑mid Victorian coinage.

The reverse displays:

• A large central numeral “4”
• Surrounded by a crowned wreath of oak leaves
• Split date 18 to the left and 52 to the right
• No denomination wording (correct for Maundy)

This is the classic Maundy reverse used throughout Victoria’s reign and remains one of the most recognisable designs in British small‑silver.

• Country: United Kingdom
• Year: 1852
• Denomination: Fourpence (Maundy)
• Metal: Sterling Silver (.925)
• Weight: 1.9g
• Diameter: 18mm
• Edge: Plain (correct for Maundy)
• Obverse: Queen Victoria, Young Head (Wyon)
• Reverse: Crowned wreath; central 4; split date 18 / 52
• Classification: Victorian Maundy silver
• Catalogue References: Spink 3917; KM 734

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