1841 Imperforate 1d Penny Red and Victorian Threepence
Basket-icon0

1841 Penny Red and Queen Victoria Silver Threepence

Stamp With Coin
1841 Penny Red Lifestyle 10
1841 Penny Red Lifestyle 08
1841 Penny Red Lifestyle 09
1841 Penny Red Lifestyle 07
Stamp In Capsule With Coin
1841 Penny Red Lifestyle 06
1841 Penny Red Lifestyle 05
1841 Penny Red
1875 Queen Victoria Silver Threepence Obv Rev

1841 Penny Red and Queen Victoria Silver Threepence

The Penny Red is one of the most iconic postage stamps in British history, succeeding the legendary Penny Black. But just a few months after the world’s first ever postage stamp was released, issues surrounding reuse and fraud came to light.

Because of the Penny Black’s dark colour, it became difficult to see the postmarks which meant it could be easily reused.

As a result, Rowland Hill initiated the design and production of the Penny Red. This saw the stamp’s colour change from black to red-brown, meaning postmarks could be detected more clearly.

And today, you can secure an 1841 original with three clear margins alongside a genuine Victorian Silver Threepence in a luxury presentation case.

First struck in 1838, just three years before the Penny Red, this British Threepence features the first 'Young Head' portrait of Queen Victoria by William Wyon.

The first Silver Threepence coins featuring the young Queen are some of the most sought-after coins in numismatics, representing the beginnings of Victorian Britain.

Considering both of these issues are almost 200-years-old, stock is extremely limited.

Click 'add to basket' to claim yours before they're all gone...

Order Ref 185/KVE7/0
Orders and payment terms are subject to acceptance and status. We may perform a credit check.
Price £160.00 (+ £3.99 p&p)

Specifications

  • Comes in tamper proof capsule

Numismatic pieces should be owned primarily for collector interest.
The Westminster Collection does not offer them as an investment and makes no guarantees in terms of future value.

; Consent Preferences