Victoria Twopence 1858 1st portrait; Colonial and Maundy issues

Obverse

Young uncrowned portrait (‘Young Head’) of Queen Victoria left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:

Unabridged legend: Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 18 2 58

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen

S3919

VF/GVF