Historical information

This coin was minted in England in 1851 and is believed to be a penny.

Significance

This coin has no known local provenance but would have used in the colony of Victoria including Warrnambool in 1851 and beyond. It will be useful for display.

Physical description

Circular copper coin. The obverse features a slightly raised profile of Queen Victoria and text. The reverse features a slightly raised profile of Britannia and text.

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse VICTORIA. DEI. GRATIA 1851
Reverse BRITANNIAR; REG; FID; DEF