Historical information

This coin was in use in Victoria during the gold rush in the 1850s It was replaced by a smaller British coin in the 1860s.

Significance

This coin is maintained as an example of British coins used in Victoria in the 19th century

Physical description

Circular copper penny The obverse features a profile of Queen Victoria and text. The reverse features Britannia and text.

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse REG D E I GRAT other text indecipherable due to wear..
Reverse BRITANNIAR other indecipherable due to wear 1854