Summary

Bronze coin; Denomination: Penny
Royal Mint, London
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)

In 1860 this smaller bronze coin replaced the old copper piece.

Obverse Description

Bust of Queen Victoria facing left wearing bodice and a mantle decorated with rose, thistle and shamrock; in her hair a wreath of leaves and berries tied at back with ribbon, her hair drawn to a plaited bun behind, she wears a circular broach; around, VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:. On bust truncation parts of the letters of the artists name. L.C. WYON.

Reverse Description

Britannia seated facing right on a rock wearing a helmet and breastplate with flowing dress; she holds a trident and rests her right hand on a shield which bears the combined crosses of the Union Flag; at right a ship sailing away; at left, a lighthouse; the artist's initials incuse below shield, L.C.W. (Leonard Charles Wyon); around, ONE PENNY; in exergue, 1860.

Edge Description

Plain

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