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1 Penny - Victoria
1854 year| Copper | 15.4 g | 34.2 mm |
| Issuer | New Brunswick (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1855-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1852-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15.4 g |
| Diameter | 34.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
H.M.S New Brunswick sailing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· NEW BRUNSWICK ·
ONE PENNY CURRENCY
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 15.1 - 15.8gNB-1B1 Complete ensign, Proofs exist
NB-1B2 Incomplete ensign
Minor variations exist.
Cast copies exist.
Interesting fact
The A Token 1 Penny - Victoria 1854 from New Brunswick (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 15.4 g is a rare and valuable coin. It is considered a token coin, which means it was issued by a private entity, rather than a government, and was used as a substitute for official currency. This coin is particularly interesting because it was issued during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in Canada, and it helped to fill that gap. Additionally, the fact that it was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, makes it even more unique and valuable to collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1854 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - Victoria 1854 coin.
