Victoria - One Cent 1873 Newfoundland

Country: Newfoundland, Canada - Victoria Queen (1855-1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1873 (1865-1896)
Value: 1 Cent (0.01NFD)
Currency: NF Dollar (1865-1949)
Composition: Bronze (Cu 95%, Sn 4%, Zn 1%)
Weight: 5.4 g
Diameter: 25.33 mm
Mintage: 200,000
Grade: VF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 1

Obverse:
The portrait in left profile of laureate Queen Victoria, facing left.

Lettering: VICTORIA D: G: REG:

Translation:
VICTORIA D: G: REG:
→ "Victoria Dei Gratia Regina"
→ "Victoria, By the grace of God, Queen"

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon.

Reverse:
Garland of purple pitcher plants (the island's emblematic insectivore plant) and oak leaves. The Royal Crown and the year of issue are visible in the centre of the coin.

Lettering:
ONE CENT
1873
NEWFOUNDLAND

Engraver: T. J. Minton.

Edge:
Plain.

Reference : KM# 1

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...

Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens