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Halfpenny coin of Queen Victoria

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Science Museum
London, United Kingdom

Coin, copper. Halfpenny of Queen Victoria. 1st issue. Obv.
VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. Head of queen to left, diademed ; on truncation w.w. (W. Wyon), incuse; below, 1853. Rev. BRITANNIAR : REG: FID: DEF: Britannia, seated to right, holds a trident in her left hand; her right hand rests upon a shield, with the combined crosses of St. George and St. Andrew ; in exergue, rose, shamrock, and thistle united. Diam. 1 1/8 in. (29 mm.). Given by Mrs. Glinn. V&A no. 259–1907.

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  • Title: Halfpenny coin of Queen Victoria
  • Date Created: 1853
  • Type: coin

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