1860 penny value - UK - bun head - Freeman 8B

UK penny

Victoria 1860

bun head 1*+B

Freeman 8B

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

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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:'

Notes: Obverse 1*: beaded rim, eyeball bulging at lid.

Reverse B: beaded rim, thumb reaches St George's

Cross, 3 incuse lines to St George's Cross,

no rock to left of lighthouse.

1860 United Kingdom

penny specifications

bun head, Freeman 8B, 1*+B

1860 United Kingdom

penny design

bun head, Freeman 8B, 1*+B

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