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1 Cent - Victoria
| Bronze | 9.33 g | 29.0 mm |
| Issuer | Straits Settlements (British Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1884-1886 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Dollar (1845-1939) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.33 g |
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#10202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Within a circle of beads, 1; around above, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS; around below, ONE CENT 1884
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· STRAITS SETTLEMENTS ·
1
ONE CENT 1884
Edge
Plain
Comment
This denomination was struck in copper from 1872 until 1901 with the exception of this issue, the only one struck at the Royal Mint, London.https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/items/60756
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Cent - Victoria 1884-1886 coin from Straits Settlements (British Malaysia) is that it was designed by Leonard Charles Wyon, a renowned British engraver and coin designer. Wyon's design features a young Queen Victoria, with her hair tied back in a bun and a crown on her head. The coin's obverse also includes the motto "DEI GRATIA" (By the grace of God) and the date of issue. This coin was minted during Queen Victoria's reign, which lasted from 1837 to 1901, and it is a rare and valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 | 7412670 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 | 1512000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent - Victoria 1884-1886 coin.
