Penny 1859 Pattern, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Penny 1859 Pattern, Coin from United Kingdom
CoinPenny 1859 Pattern

The circulation copper penny with Britannia on the reverse was struck for Queen Victoria between 1839 and 1859. It was discontinued in 1860 when it was replaced by a smaller bronze penny. This pattern was part of a rejected series of experimental coins prepared in 1859.

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Obverse
United Kingdom / Penny 1859 Pattern - obverse photo

At centre, a crown; around, the monarch's legend VICTORIA D: G: BRIT: REGINA F: D: (translated from Latin: Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of Britain, Defender of the Faith); below, in smaller characters, the date 1859.

Obverse Inscription VICTORIA D: G: BRIT: REGINA F: D: 1859
Reverse
United Kingdom / Penny 1859 Pattern - reverse photo

At centre within a laurel wreath the numeral 1 (for one penny).

Reverse Inscription 1
EdgePlainEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Additional information:

[Book] Peck, C. W. 1970. English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum.

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Penny 1859 Pattern: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling (pre-decimal)
Coin TypePenny (Pattern)
Issued1859
MonarchQueen Victoria
EffigyImperial Crown - St Edward's Crown and the Tudor Crown
Face Value1 (x Penny)
Total Mintageunknown
MaterialCuproNickel
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size19.0000 mm
Mass3.8930 g
OCC IDNXYD-ONZC-WWGR-OVRB
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