Queen Victoria. That translates to "Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the British territories, Defender of the Faith".
Victoria Bundsen was born in 1839.
Lady Victoria Buxton was born in 1839.
Charles Joseph La Trobe (1801 - 1875) First Lieutenant Governor of Victoria
The first British coins to feature Queen Victoria were issued in 1838.The first Queen Victoria Pennies issued for circulation were issued in 1841. There were Proof coins issued in 1839.The first Queen Victoria Halfpennies were issued in 1838.
A British 1839 copper Farthing (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £125 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £4 to £45 GBP. A British 1839 copper Farthing (Victoria)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £475 GBP. A British 1839 Farthing (Victoria)(Proof bronzed FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £300 GBP. A British 1839 Farthing (Victoria)(Proof silver FDC), is considered to be extremely rare. The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
The inscription "DIRIGIT DEUS GRESSUS MEOS" (May God direct my steps) appears on the reverse of the 1839 Queen Victoria 22 carat gold Five Pound (Quintuple Sovereign) featuring UNA and the lion on the reverse. This coin was only ever issued as a Proof coin, and only in 1839.
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A British 1839 sterling silver Halfcrown (Victoria), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £700 to £4,500 GBP. A British 1839 sterling silver Halfcrown (Victoria)(Proof FDC)(plain edge), might fetch anything up to £3,000 GBP. A British 1839 sterling silver Halfcrown (Victoria)(Proof FDC)(milled edge), might fetch anything up to £2,200 GBP. NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal. The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
There are several variants of this coin which I cannot describe adequately here. A British 1839 sterling silver Shilling (QV)(First head - WW on trun), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £600 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £35 to £300 GBP. A British 1839 sterling silver Shilling (QV)(First head - WW on trun) (Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,250 GBP. A British 1839 sterling silver Shilling (QV)(Second head - WW on trun) (Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £600 GBP. A British 1839 sterling silver Shilling (QV)(Second head - no initials on trun), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £350 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £20 to £175 GBP. A British 1839 sterling silver Shilling (QV)(Second head - no initials on trun) (Proof plain edge FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £575 GBP. A British 1839 sterling silver Shilling (QV)(Second head - no initials on trun) (Proof milled edge FDC), is classified as "extremely rare". The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
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Luxembourg obtained its national independence in 1839.
Have another look at your coin. King William IV was reigning in 1837, the year he died. All 1837 British Pennies had King William IV on them. The first Queen Victoria Pennies were issued in 1839.