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¼ Cent - Victoria
1845 year| Copper | 2.33 g | 18.0 mm |
| Location | Straits Settlements (British Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | British East India Company |
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1845 |
| Value | ¼ Cent (0.0025) |
| Currency | Dollar (1845-1939) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.33 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EAST INDIA COMPANY
¼
CENT
1845
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ¼ Cent Victoria 1845 coin made of copper is interesting because it was part of the first decimal currency system introduced in the United Kingdom. The coin was designed by William Wyon, and it features a young Queen Victoria on the obverse side, with a wreath of laurel leaves on the reverse side. It was minted between 1839 and 1859, and it was used in circulation until 1901, when it was demonetized. Despite being a small denomination, the coin was made of copper, which was a valuable metal at the time, and it was an important part of everyday transactions in the Victorian era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1845 | 34327247 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Cent - Victoria 1845 coin.