1873 VICTORIA MAUNDY PENNY
£30.00
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1873 Great Britain Maundy Penny – Victoria Young Head
KM# 727 Spink 3920 ESC 3501 Bull 2560
This 1873 Maundy Penny is a delicate and historically significant silver issue from the reign of Queen Victoria, struck at the Royal Mint for ceremonial use in the annual Royal Maundy service. It features the uncrowned Young Head portrait of Victoria, facing left, designed by William Wyon RA. The obverse legend reads “VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:”, meaning “Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith.”
The reverse, engraved by Jean Baptiste Merlen, displays the crowned numeral “1” flanked by the date “1873”, all enclosed within an oak wreath. This design has remained virtually unchanged since the early 19th century and is emblematic of the Maundy coinage tradition. Maundy coins were not intended for general circulation but were struck to be distributed by the monarch to elderly recipients during the Maundy Thursday ceremony, symbolising humility and charity.
- Metal: Sterling Silver (.925 fine)
- Weight: 0.47 grams
- Diameter: 11 mm
- Edge: Milled
- Mint: Royal Mint, London
- Mintage: Estimated at 3,456 sets (13,824 individual pennies)
- Condition: Prooflike
- Price: £30
The 1873 Maundy Penny is part of a four-coin set traditionally comprising the 1d, 2d, 3d, and 4d denominations. These coins are prized for their refined engraving, prooflike finish, and ceremonial heritage. Collectors value Maundy issues for their connection to royal tradition and their scarcity in high-grade condition. This piece offers a charming glimpse into Victorian ceremonial life and is an ideal addition to any collection of British silver or Maundy coinage.
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