Summary
Copper-Nickel pattern for a coin; Denomination: Halfpenny
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 pattern was part of a rejected series of experimental coins prepared in 1859.
Obverse Description
At centre, crown; around, VICTORIA D: G: BRIT: REGINA F: D:; below, a small rose
Reverse Description
At centre within a laurel wreath in two lines; HALF PENNY
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Barrie Winsor - Wynyard Coin Centre, 16 Mar 1990
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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 Nickel
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.33 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 2042 Pages
