Summary
Proof bronze coin; Denomination: Penny
Heaton Mint, Birmingham
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
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:
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; around, ONE PENNY; in exergue, 1876, below, the mint mark H.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Robert Edwards - Museum of Victoria, 29 May 1989
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Date Issued
1876 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.506 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 1708 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3955 Pages
