Lot #520: UK 1903 One Penny Coin - Edward VII - Britannia with Trident

Obverse: Features the "Uncrowned Portrait" of King Edward VII facing right, designed by George William de Saulles. The inscription reads EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: ("Edward VII, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India"). Reverse: Features the iconic seated Britannia facing right, wearing a Corinthian helmet and holding a trident. Her right hand rests on a shield bearing the Union Flag. The sea is visible in the background, but this design lacks the lighthouse and ship found on earlier Victorian issues. The inscription reads ONE PENNY with the date 1903 in the exergue. The 1903 United Kingdom penny is a classic representative of the Edwardian era, featuring the dignified portrait of King Edward VII. Struck during a period of relative global stability, these large bronze coins were the workhorses of the British Empire's economy at the dawn of the 20th century The Edwardian penny is noted for its high-relief strike and clean, open fields compared to the more cluttered Victorian designs. Dimensions: Bronze. 30.8 mm. 9.5 g. Pickup category timeslot {A}