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1 Penny - Victoria
| Copper | 19.235 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1839-1859 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1839-1971) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 19.235 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 1.98 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 21 September 1840 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#15309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Triskelion surrounded by legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: QVOCVNQVE IECERIS STABIT
Translation: Wherever you throw it, it will stand
Comment
Coin was demonetized by act of Tynwald from 4th May 1840 (effective from 21st Setember 1840). Thereafter only the mainland coinage was in use on Isle of Man.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Victoria 1839-1859 coin from the Isle of Man is that it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination from the United Kingdom. The coin's obverse features a youthful portrait of Queen Victoria, while the reverse features a depiction of a Manx cat, a breed of cat native to the Isle of Man, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This distinctive design was created by the Isle of Man's mint and has become a recognizable symbol of the island's unique cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839 | 79680 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - Victoria 1839-1859 coin.
