Cape of Good Hope 1 Penny - Victoria, 1889
Cape of Good Hope
Information
Country
Cape of Good Hope
Cape of Good Hope
Currency
Cape of Good Hope Patterns
(1889)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
1889
Composition
Nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.91
Diameter (mm)
30.48
Thickness (mm)
1.65
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Cape of Good Hope. Issued in 1889. Struck in Nickel. Measures 30.48 mm and weighs 8.91 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Queen Victoria wearing head band left, legend around. Note: letter I in legend above hair ribbon (Victoria by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
- Reverse
- Arms of the Cape of Good Hope (shield with supporters and crest), motto on ribbon below. (Good Hope)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | 20 | estimated mintage |
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