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    1902 Penny Edward VII BU

    1902United KingdomLow tide; mintage incl. below
    Part of Pre-decimal coins

    Worth about £2.49 in BU condition.

    Denomination
    Penny
    Estimated Value
    £2.49
    Numista catalogue, Very Fine · Sep 2026How we value coins
    Condition
    BU
    Mintage
    —

    Physical Properties

    Composition:Bronze
    Weight:9.45g
    Shape:Round
    Diameter:30.8mm
    Thickness:1.6mm
    Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
    Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)

    Features & Details

    RoundBronze
    Value source:Numista catalogue, Very Fine
    Value date:26 Sep 2026

    Versions of the 1902 Edward VII Penny

    • 1902 Penny Edward VIIPhoto: Numista
      CirculationNormal tide

      £1.14

      Mintage 26,976,700

      1902 Penny Edward VII

    • 1902 Penny Edward VII BUPhoto: Numista
      BULow tide

      £2.49

      Mintage —

      1902 Penny Edward VII BU (this page)

    Edward VII Penny by year

    1903 Penny (Edward VII) →
    • 1904 Penny (Edward VII)
    • 1905 Penny (Edward VII)
    • 1906 Penny (Edward VII)
    • 1907 Penny (Edward VII)
    • 1908 Penny (Edward VII)
    • 1909 Penny (Edward VII)
    • 1910 Penny (Edward VII)

    About the 1902 Penny Edward VII BU

    The Edward VII coin issued in 1902 represents a significant era in British numismatic history, marking the transition from the long reign of Queen Victoria to that of King Edward VII. Designed by the renowned engraver George William de Saulles, the coin features a portrait of Edward VII on the obverse, symbolising a modern British monarchy at the dawn of the 20th century. The reverse showcases the classic design elements typical of the period, reinforcing its aesthetic appeal. Despite its high mintage, the Edward VII coin is significant to collectors not only for its historical context but also as a representation of the changing dynamics in British society during the early 1900s. Collectors often seek this coin to complete sets or as an entry point to understanding the broader narrative of British coinage and royal history.

    ⓘHow this was written

    Written with AI from catalogue data. Sentences that contradict this coin's year, denomination, finish, mintage or value are removed automatically; the rest has not been checked by a person. How we value coins

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