The 1896 Penny - VictoriaThe Veiled or Old Head Bronze Penny of Queen Victoria. SCBC: 3961. The Old Head portrait on the penny ran 1895-1901, although silver and gold coins used it from the diamond jubilee in 1893.
The Reverse, by Leonard Charles Wyon, shows the seated figure of Britannia, with a trident in her left hand and hold a Union shield at her side with her right hand. She sits on a rock with the sea and a lighthouse in the background. Legend "ONE PENNY" around. In exergue is the date.
The Obverse, by Thomas Brock (initials T.B. below bust), shows the Old Head portrait of Queen Victoria. Legend "VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP".Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 24,000,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1896. See Coins and Events of 1896
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Penny. See more Penny coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | Victoria Penny Bun Head Pennies Choose your date 1860-1894 FINE or Better £ 1.49 |
 | Victoria, Penny, 1896, UNC With Lustre £ 31.90 |
 | Four 4 Silver Queen Victoria Old Head 1895 1896 1897 1898 Silver Coins £ 20.43 |
 | 1896 Vailed Head Penny Of Victoria F-VF £ 1.49 |
 | 5x OH Victoria Pennies 1896 1897 1899 1881, 1875 Victorian Coin Lot D6 £ 6.52 |
 | 1896 Victoria Penny, Good Example, as shown. £ 78.70 |
 | 1896 Indian Head One Cent NGC AU58 BN - Rich Shades of Brown With Lots of Luster £ 87.95 |
 | 1896 Queen Victoria Veiled Head Penny, UNC £ 70.00 |
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