Summary
Bronze coin; Denomination: Farthing
Royal Mint, London
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
A farthing is a quarter penny. This coin was current in all Australian colonies
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the Queen facing left wearing veil over back of crown, ribbon and star of the Garter, pearl necklet and pendant; around, VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP; in field below bust the artist's initials, T.B. (Thomas Brock)
Reverse Description
Britannia seated facing right on a rock wearing a helmet and flowing robes; she holds a trident and rests her right hand on a shield which bears the combined crosses of the Union Flag; around, FARTHING; in exergue, 1899
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Date Issued
1899 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.85 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Peck, C. W. 1970. English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum., Peck 1964 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3964 Pages
