1889 penny value - UK - 14 leaves

United Kingdom

penny

Victoria 1889

14 leaves

What is a 1889 British penny coin worth?

Values, images, and specifications for the 1889 penny from the UK.

The retail value of a 1889

'14 leaves' British penny

can range from £3 to over

£350 depending on grade,

condition, desirability, and

demand.

Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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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 1889 United Kingdom 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.

primary varieties: '14 leaves',

and '15 leaves'

Close-up images

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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 Gold Guinea

Notes:

14 leaves to laurel wreath (3+3+3+3+2).

1889 United Kingdom

penny specifications

14 leaves

1889 United Kingdom

penny design

14 leaves

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