Penny

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Date:1858

Description:British penny.

The obverse has a bust of Queen Victoria facing left. The inscription reads, "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA 1858". On the reverse is a depiction of Britannia and the inscription reads, "BRITTANNIAR : REG : FID : DEF" :, which is Latin abbreviated meaning, 'Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith'.

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Donor ref:LEAMG : M4272.1994.78 (70/29269)

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