The British 1847 Penny coin, designed by Queen Victoria’s coinage engraver, William Wyon, features the young Queen Victoria’s portrait. Minted in copper, the 1847 Penny marked a significant time as Britain’s industrial revolution continued to grow, and copper was the primary material for everyday coinage.
Politically, the 1847 Penny was issued during a period of relative stability in the British Empire. The coins copper composition and the portrait design reflected the era’s focus on industrial progress and national pride, while serving as essential currency in the rapidly expanding economy of Victorian Britain.