Victoria (1837‑1901), copper Penny, 1858, large rose small date

Victoria (1837‑1901), copper Penny, 1858, large rose small date variety, ornamental trident, young filleted head left, W.W. incuse on truncation for engraver William Wyon, date below, legend surrounding VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. Rev, Britannia seated right with ornamental trident and shield, legend reads BRITANNIAR REG FID DEF, emblems in exergue (S.3948 var; BMC ‑‑). Brightly toned with some residual mint lustre around parts of the legends, the large rose small date variety unlisted in Peck. Some surface markings or toning spots, once cleaned. Near extremely fine, with a few examples known.