1860 penny value - UK - bun head - Freeman 17
UK penny
Victoria 1860
bun head 6+D
Freeman 17
What is a 1860 British penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1860 penny from the UK.
Valuation data pending
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Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1860 'bun head (bronze)' UK penny
reverse shows the helmed Britannia seated
facing right, holding a trident, hand resting
on a shield, with a lighthouse to the left,
and ship to the right.
The words 'ONE' and 'PENNY' are to
the sides, with the date below.
Many 1860 penny varieties have been identified.
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The obverse features the laureate bust of
Queen Victoria facing left, hair in a bun.
The surrounding legend reads:
'VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D:'
images courtesy of C. Farthing
Notes: Obverse 6: toothed rim, no signature,
top leaf of headband almost touches border,
16 leaves to headband.
Reverse D: toothed rim, signature below shield.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 9.4 grams |
| Diameter | 30.8 mm |
| Comp | bronze |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 5,053,440 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity |
| Obverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
| Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1860 United Kingdom
penny specifications
bun head, Freeman 17, 6+D
1860 United Kingdom
penny design
bun head, Freeman 17, 6+D
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |