Summary
Copper coin; Denomination: Penny
Royal Mint, London
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Pence of this design were in use in Victoria during the Gold Rush period. They were replaced by smaller bronze pence in 1860. Victorian Trade Tokens were based on the penny of this size.
Obverse Description
Head of Queen Victoria facing left, ribbon in her hair; incuse on neck truncation the artist's initials W.W. (William Wyon); around, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA; below, 1858 (last 8 over 7)
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
1858 AD
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Denomination
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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), 19.187 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., Pick 1516 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3948 Pages
