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 copper piece was struck in 1860, the last two figures of the date were altered on the die, the 60 is over 59. It was not intended for circulation.
Obverse Description
Head of Queen Victoria facing left, ribbon in her hair; around, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA; below, 1860, the last two numbers over 59
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 National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Acknowledgement
Purchased, Felton Bequest, 1932
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Date Issued
1860 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
01
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
34 mm (Outside Diameter), 19.016 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 1521 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3948 Pages
