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Hi. Just wondered if anyone can help me. I am sorting through some coins for my wife, given to her by her grandfather. I have come across a One Penny coin from 1882 (Queen Victoria's era), as it states Victoria on the coin, however it doesn't have her head on it. Instead it has a man's head which I believe to be (possibly) King Edward VII. Can anyone shed any light on why this? Surely it should have her head on it, unless it's a misprint? Thank you.

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Hi @bradwobro.

I think we will need pictures to be able to help you. We will be guessing without seeing what you are seeing.

 

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Its just an 1882 penny that's been hand engraved, but I must say quite professionally done. 

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Very nicely done! It would be good to see the other side too.

There is a small market for this sort of thing - the purist penny collectors will not touch it, but the token and counter-stamp people may well want it. As it is such a well done example and in great condition I expect someone would pay up to £20 for it. I have seen EdVII and George V pennies engraved to give the king a pipe to smoke making this sort of money.

 

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trench art. some can fetch quite a few bob. I'd certainly shell out £20 for it B) nudge nudge

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4 hours ago, Paddy said:

Very nicely done! It would be good to see the other side too.

There is a small market for this sort of thing - the purist penny collectors will not touch it, but the token and counter-stamp people may well want it. As it is such a well done example and in great condition I expect someone would pay up to £20 for it. I have seen EdVII and George V pennies engraved to give the king a pipe to smoke making this sort of money.

 

The best one I've seen is Victoria on her potty!

Victoria on the loo!.jpg

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There is a small market for this sort of thing 

That would be me then! :) That's a nicely engraved "love token" Do you want to sell it?

Peck is that your "potty" penny?  Here's the nearest one I have on a 1827 half paenny ...

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Not mine, though I'd love to own it!

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