English Half Farthing

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Date:1844

Description:

English copper half farthing, 1844

Diameter 18mm

The obverse features the bust of Queen Victoria facing left. The inscription reads 'VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D', Latin meaning 'Victoria By the Grace of God, Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith'. The reverse features the denomination with a crown above and the date below. At the base are the rose of England, the shamrock of Ireland and the thistle of Scotland intertwined.

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English Half Farthing

English copper half farthing, 1844 Diameter 18mm The obverse features the bust of Queen Victoria facing ...

English Half Farthing

English copper half farthing, 1844 Diameter 18mm The obverse features the bust of Queen Victoria facing ...

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Warwickshire unspecified or out of county Numismatics National Emblems & Mottos Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum Coins, Tokens & Medals Business, Trade & Industry Base Metals - Copper, Tin, Aluminium, Zinc

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Donor ref:LEAMG : M4272.1994.67 (66/17141)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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