British penny

Titles: British penny (Supplied title)

Description: 1861 British penny (one-cent coin). Its front is engraved with the image of Queen Victoria in profile surrounded by the Latin motto "Victoria D[ei] G[ratia] Britt[ania] Reg[ina] F[idei] D[efensatrix] (Victoria, by the grace of God queen of Britain, defender of the faith.)" Its back is engraved with the image of Britannia seated on her shield surrounded by the words, "One Penny" and the year 1861.

Dates

• 1861 (Creation)

Creation

• image of: Victoria, Queen of Great Britain

Identifiers

• Inventory Number: 1NU.221.1

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 1 3/16 inches diameter

Subjects

How can we help?

• Help / About Collections Online
• Learn about the Collections
• Contact the Gale Family Library for help with research, orders, and use/licensing
• Have feedback or comments on the new Collections Online system? Please fill in the Collections Online Feedback Form.