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 Halfpenny, 1864, Obverse shows the "Young Head" of Queen Victoria. Reverse shows Britannia. Coin well worn.
Inscriptions & markings
Obverse: "VICTORIA : D : G :" "BRITT " REG : F : D :"
Reverse: "HALF PENNY" "1864"
Subjects
- flagstaff hill,
- flagstaff hill maritime museum and village,
- warrnambool,
- maritime museum,
- maritime village,
- great ocean road,
- shipwreck coast,
- coin,
- british coin,
- currency,
- half penny,
- 19th century,
- queen victoria,
- young queen victoria,
- brittania,
- 1864
