Historical information

This coin was minted in the time of Queen Victoria whose young image appears on the coin. It is a bronze coin mainly composed of copper with traces of tin and zinc. From 1825 English coins were minted in countries of the Empire where they were used as currency. In 1862 pennies would have been one of the more common denominations in circulation.

Significance

A common item which relates to the 19th century with historical and social significance.

Physical description

Round copper coloured coin with head of young woman on the obverse and the image of Brittania on the reverse. There is text around the edge of both the obverse and reverse.The rim is flat.

Inscriptions & markings

On the obverse is 1853 with Victoria Dei Gratia. Reverse has Brittannia REG FID. DEF