1 Penny - In Vino Veritas Melbourne; Victoria
1862 year| Copper | 15.5 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#92351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Legend around vines and grapes
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA 1862
IN VINO VERITAS
Translation: In wine is truth
Comment
Rarity R4
5 varities
The image is:
A552/R519
Stokes WHEAT SHEAF A21/R1; Stokes VINE A2/R7
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "A Token 1 Penny - In Vino Veritas (Melbourne; Victoria) 1862" coin is that it features a unique design element - a vine surrounding the numeral "1" on the obverse (front) side of the coin. This vine design was a symbol of the Victorian wine industry, which was a significant economic contributor to the region during that time period.
