Maundy coin
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1891
Materials
Silver
Measurements
1 mm (Width); 11 mm (Diameter)
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Lacock, Wiltshire
NT 1516922
Summary
A silver 1 penny maundy coin dated 1891. The obverse shows the bust of Queen Victoria facing left, wearing the small imperial crown, long veil falling behind her head, pearl necklace and earring, Ribbon and Star of the Garter and the badge of the Imperial Order of India; around, VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F: D:. At centre within an open oak wreath; the numeral 1; above, crown; the numeral dividing the date 1891.
Provenance
House contents purchased from Mrs. Petronella Burnett-Brown in December 2009.