1 Cent - Victoria 1887-1901 front 1 Cent - Victoria 1887-1901 back
1 Cent - Victoria 1887-1901 photo
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1 Cent - Victoria

 
Bronze 9.33 g 28.80 mm
Description
Issuer
Straits Settlements (British Malaysia)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1887-1901
Value
1 Cent (0.01)
Currency
Dollar (1845-1939)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
9.33 g
Diameter
28.80 mm
Thickness
1.81 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#10203
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Denomination within beaded circle, date lower right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS
1
· ONE CENT 1901 ·

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Cent - Victoria 1887-1901 coin from Straits Settlements (British Malaysia) is that it features a unique blend of Eastern and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Queen Victoria, while the reverse side features a traditional Malay kris, or dagger, surrounded by foliage and other symbols that reflect the cultural influences of the region. This blending of styles reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Straits Settlements, which was a British colony in Southeast Asia that was established in the 19th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1887  8988400 - - - - - -
1888  10000000 - - - - - -
1889  6010415 - - - - - -
1890  11006000 - - - - - -
1891  6004000 - - - - - -
1894  9034000 - - - - - -
1895  4466000 - - - - - -
1897  18040000 - - - - - -
1898  2086000 - - - - - -
1900  2914000 - - - - - -
1901  15229500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent - Victoria 1887-1901 coin.