Victoria 1 Penny - Peace and Plenty, 1858 – 1859

Melbourne; Victoria

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Victoria Victoria
Currency Pound sterling (1788 – 1900)
Coin type Token
Denomination 1 Penny
Year 1858 – 1859
Ruler Victoria (1837–1901)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Diameter (mm) 34
Thickness (mm) 2
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Penny from Victoria. Issued from 1858 to 1859. Struck in Copper. Measures 34 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Justice seated left facing forward, right hand holding balance scales aloft, left with cornucopia at side, ship right at left, date in exergue below
Reverse
Australian Arms with risen sun as crest. Emu on left and kangaroo on right supporting shield
Edge
Smooth edge, beaded rim

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1859  — KM#285 (date without legend) 21%
1859  — KM#285 (date without legend) more space between P in PEACE and back of emu 5%
1858  — KM#285.1 (without date) four varieties exist 82%

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