Victoria - One Penny 1900 - Great Britain (#2)

Country: Great Britain, Queen Victoria
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1900 (1895-1901)
Value: 1 Penny = 1/12 Shilling (1/240 LSD)
Metal: Bronze
Weight: 9.45 g
Diameter: 30.8 mm
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Mintage: 31,778,100
Grade: AU58
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 08-31-1971
References: KM# 790, Sp# 3961

Obverse:
Older crowned and veiled portrait ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around.

Lettering:
VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF·IND·IMP·
T.B.

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India

Reverse:
Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind, denomination above and date in exergue.

Lettering:
ONE PENNY
1900

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
The standard weight of these pieces was 48 to the pound avoirdupois (1/3 ounce or 145.8 grains).

Riferimento : KM# 790, Sp# 3961

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Collezione : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India