🔎 About the 1890 British 1 Penny Coin

This large bronze penny features the iconic seated Britannia on the reverse and the youthful profile of Queen Victoria on the obverse — a symbol of British strength and stability during her long reign.

Specifications:

• Material: Bronze

• Weight: 9.45 grams

• Diameter: 30.8 mm

• Edge: Plain

• Obverse: Queen Victoria (Bun Head design by Leonard Charles Wyon)

• Reverse: Britannia seated, facing right, with trident and shield

• Mint: Royal Mint

🕰 Historical Context

The year 1890 was part of the Victorian "Golden Age", a period when the British Empire was at its zenith. This coin may have circulated through the hands of factory workers, shopkeepers, and travelers across an empire spanning the globe. In a pre-electric world, it was used for coal, bread, or a newspaper — everyday items in a now-distant past.

💡 Collecting Insights

• Historical Weight: As a coin from the late 19th century, it offers a physical link to the second-longest reigning monarch in British history.

• Classic Design: The Bun Head portrait is especially prized among collectors for its artistic and historic charm.

• Storage Discovery Impact: Your find adds a personal twist to this historical object — forgotten for over a century, it’s now preserved and retold.

This 1890 penny is more than a collectible — it’s a storyteller, echoing through time from cobbled Victorian streets to your curated modern collection.