1 Penny - Victoria Cape of Good Hope, Thick Flan

Issuer Cape of Good Hope (South Africa (pre-Union))
Year 1889
Type Coin pattern
Value
Currency Pound
Composition Bronze
Weight 12.04 g
Diameter 30.38 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to 1961
Reference(s) X#9 , Hern#C9
Obverse description Young uncrowned head of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR REG: F: D:
(Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
Reverse description Shield of Arms of the Cape of Good Hope supported by horse and antelope with banner under, legend above, date below.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CAPE OF GOOD HOPE SPES BONA 1889
(Translation: Good Hope)
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage 1889 - Pattern -
Numisquare ID 7302339150
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