Currency - Coin, 1888

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, 1888, Obverse shows the "Young Head" of Queen Victoria. Reverse shows Britannia. Coin well worn. Obverse has an unknown imprint and the border is inconsistent.

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse: "VICTORIA : D : G :" "BRITT : RE- : F : D :"
Reverse: "ONE --- Y" "1888"

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