1878 Victoria silver THREEPENCE 3 PENCE – High grade attractive blue tone - Spink# 3918

This popular and collectible small 16mm .925 silver coin was struck by the Royal Mint for standard circulation, maundy money and colonial circulation. It features the 1^st ‘cork screw’ portrait of Queen Victoria.

Obverse: Uncrowned portrait ('Young Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA D:G:BRITANNIAR:REGINA F:D:

Unabridged legend: Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Engraver: William Wyon

 

Reverse: Crowned denomination divides date within oak wreath.

Lettering: 18 3 78

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen

Edge: Plain

 

Reference: Spink# 3918

 

Condition: High collector’s grade with a pleasing uncleaned antique dark patina to the silver with underlying attractive blue toning visible under added light.

  

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