Currency - Coin, 1874

Historical information

The image on this coin shows a British monarch, the young Queen Victoria, at a time when Australia was a Colony of Britain.

Significance

This coin represents the currency used in Australia in the 19th century.

Physical description

Coin, Queen Victorian Penny, 1874, Obverse shows the "Young Head" of Queen Victoria. Reverse shows Britannia. Coin well worn.

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse: "VICT ----- D G " "BRIT - - - - G : F : D: "
Reverse: "----- -NNY" 1874"

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