Victoria - One Penny 1854 - New Brunswick

Country: New Brunswick, Canadian Provinces - Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type: Token
Year: 1854
Value: 1 Penny (1/240)
Currency: Pound (1852-1860)
Composition: Copper
Weight: 15.3 g
Diameter: 34.2 mm
Mintage: 480,000
Grade: VF20
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 4, CCT# NB-2B, Breton# 911

Obverse:
Left profile of Victoria.

Lettering:
VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA
1854

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon

Reverse:
H.M.S New Brunswick sailing left.

Lettering:
· NEW BRUNSWICK ·
ONE PENNY CURRENCY

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon

Edge:
Smooth

Comments:
Weight: 15.1 - 15.8g

NB-1B1 Complete ensign, Proofs exist
NB-1B2 Incomplete ensign

Minor variations exist.
Cast copies exist.

Reference : KM# 4, CCT# NB-2B, Breton# 9112

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens