Great Britain 1 penny Regular Coinage Queen Victoria MS62 PCGS bronze coin 1887

The 1887 Great Britain Penny featuring Queen Victoria is a classic bronze issue struck during the celebrated Golden Jubilee year of one of Britain’s most influential monarchs. Certified MS62 by PCGS, this attractive coin reflects the strength and prestige of the Victorian Empire at the height of its global power. With its warm bronze surfaces, detailed portraiture, and iconic Britannia reverse, the piece remains a cornerstone of British pre-decimal coin collecting.

The obverse displays the celebrated Jubilee Head portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, adorned with a laurel wreath, ribbon, and classical drapery. Fine details of the hair, facial features, and royal attire remain visible, while the surrounding beaded border frames the design in elegant Victorian style. The surfaces show pleasing golden-brown bronze coloration with strong visual character for the assigned mint state grade.

The reverse features the timeless image of Britannia seated beside a shield decorated with the Union Jack. She holds a trident symbolizing Britain’s naval dominance and imperial authority across the seas. Additional maritime elements include a lighthouse rising along the shoreline and a sailing ship crossing the water in the background. Flowing robes, the wheel beneath Britannia, ocean waves, and the date “1887” complete the detailed composition. These national and maritime symbols made the penny one of the most recognizable coins of the British Empire.

Struck in bronze and graded MS62 by PCGS, this Victorian penny combines historical importance, royal portraiture, and classic Britannia imagery. A superb addition for collectors of British bronze coinage, Victorian issues, and world numismatics.

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