1856 Halfpenny – Victoria


The 1856 Halfpenny - Victoria

Copper Halfpenny of Queen Victoria. SCBC: 3949. Minted by the Royal Mint in London.

The Reverse shows Britannia seated facing right on a rock holding a trident and holding a shield.Legend "BRITANNIAR: REG: FID: DEF:". Rose, thistle and shamrock in exergue.

The Obverse shows the Young Head portrait of Queen Victoria by William Wyon (initials 'WW' on truncation of neck). Legend "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA".

Image credit: Museums Victoria
 
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1856
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Halfpenny. See more Halfpenny coins and see which Halfpenny coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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1856 Victoria Halfpenny Coin. Great Britain. BN. Uncertified. Victoria Era.
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