Historical Insight:
1902 represented a new era for Britain. The coronation of Edward VII brought stylistic changes to coinage, though the beloved Britannia design endured. These early Edwardian pennies bridge the Victorian past with the modern 20th century.

Collecting Note:
First-year issues are always desirable. Collectors see the 1902 penny as a cornerstone for building Edwardian collections, valued for its role in marking a transition between monarchs.