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Young head copper pennies were issued for Queen Victoria from 1839 to 1860 inclusive, before the change to smaller and lighter bronze pennies.
The obverse design is similar for all dates, a youthful portrait of the queen, with her hair in a "bun", with two ribbons, facing left.
Colon Spacing
There are also varieties with different spacing between the lettering of the legend and the colons, and some with missing colons.
Obverse
Young Head, Victoria facing left.
VICTORIA DEI GRATIA
1853
Reverse:
The reverse features Britannia, seated left, holding a trident.
The legend reads:-
BRITANNIAR REG FID DEF
Prices & Availability
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| Date | Description | Spink # | Grade | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1853 | Young Head Penny | 3948 | EF | Yes | £135 | $210 |
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