United Kingdom · 1841 · 1 Penny · XF Details Surface Hairlines · KM#739
Issuer / region: United Kingdom
Date: 1841
Denomination: 1 Penny
Weight: 18.9 g
Diameter: 34 mm
Condition: XF detail with clear legends, date, portrait, and Britannia design. Both faces show pervasive abrasive surface hairlines; minor blue-green discoloration is visible near the reverse legend.
Obverse: First uncrowned bust ('Young Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around, date below.

Lettering:
VICTORIA DEI GRATIA
1841
Reverse: Seated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, legend around and national flower emblems in exergue.

Note: colon placement and trident varieties exist (see below).

Lettering:
BRITANNIAR: REG FID: DEF: