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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 | Joblot Victorian Pennies x 6 date run, 1896, 1897, 1898, 1899, 1900, and 1901.. £ 10.99 |
 | 5x OH Victoria Pennies 1896 1897 1899 1900 1991 Victorian Coin Lot D6 £ 15.20 |
 | Collection of 45 Antique One Penny Coins From 1896 - 1967 £ 63.10 |
 | 8x British Pennies Victorian to Elizabeth II 1896–1966 Mixed Dates Coin Lot £ 19.29 |
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