Summary
Proof copper coin; Denomination: Penny
Royal Mint, London
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
The circulation copper penny with Britannia on the reverse was struck for Queen Victoria between 1839 and 1859. It was discontinued in 1860 when it was replaced by a smaller bronze penny. This proof was part of the Melbourne Mint's exhibit at the 1880 and 1888 Melbourne International Exhibitions.
Obverse Description
Head of Queen Victoria facing left, ribbon in her hair; around, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA; below, 1859
Reverse Description
Britannia seated facing right holding trident and resting her right hand on a shield; around, BRITANNIAR: REG: FID: DEF:; in exergue, a rose, thistle and shamrock united.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1859 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
34 mm (Outside Diameter), 18.881 g (Weight)
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Exhibition Collection Management
35 mm (Outside Diameter)
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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 1520 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3948 Pages
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Keywords
Exhibitions: Melbourne International Centennial, 1888-1889, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881
