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1 Farthing - Victoria 1st portrait, bronzed Proof
Issuer | United Kingdom |
Year | 1839-1853 |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
Composition | Bronze plated copper |
Weight | 4.72 g |
Dimensions | 22 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Engraver(s) | William Wyon |
In circulation to | 31 December 1869 |
Reference(s) | KM#725a, Sp#3950 |
Obverse description | Uncrowned bust (`Young Head`) of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around, date below. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | VICTORIA DEI GRATIA
1853 (Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God) |
Reverse description | Seated figure of Britannia facing right, trident in left hand, shield with Union flag in right hand, legend around, national flower emblems in exergue |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | BRITANNIAR: REG: FID: DEF: (Translation: Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith) |
Edge | Plain |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1839 - Proof - 1853 - Proof -
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Catalog ID | 7222236480 |
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