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Coin - Farthing, Queen Victoria, Great Britain, 1897
Reg. No: NU 1427
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- Summary:
- Bronze coin; Denomination: Farthing
Royal Mint, London
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
A farthing is a quarter penny. This coin was current in all Australian colonies - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 20 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 2.805 g (Weight) |
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| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, London, HM Queen Victoria (1819-1901), Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Alfred Chitty Collection, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| DateEra: | 1897 AD |
| Denomination: | Farthing |
| Obverse Description: | Crowned bust of the Queen facing left wearing veil over back of crown, ribbon and star of the Garter, pearl necklet and pendant; around, VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP; in field below bust the artist's initials, T.B. (Thomas Brock) |
| Reverse Description: | Britannia seated facing right on a rock wearing a helmet and flowing robes; she holds a trident and rests her right hand on a shield which bears the combined crosses of the Union Flag; around, FARTHING; in exergue, 1897 |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Bronze |
| Issued By: | HM Queen Victoria, England, Great Britain, 1897 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1897 |
| Artist: | Thomas Brock - Royal Mint, London |
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