1 Penny - Victoria (Bronze piedfort) 1869 front 1 Penny - Victoria (Bronze piedfort) 1869 back
1 Penny - Victoria (Bronze piedfort) 1869 photo
© PCGS

1 Penny - Victoria Bronze piedfort

1869 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Jamaica
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Pattern
Year
1869
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (1822-1969)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#219689
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Jamaica within beaded circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JAMAICA
🏵 ONE PENNY 🏵
INDUS UTERQUE SEVIET UNI

Translation: Both Indies serving one.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Penny - Victoria (Bronze piedfort) 1869 from Jamaica made of Bronze is that it is a rare and valuable coin. It is considered a piedfort, which means it was struck on a thicker than usual planchet, giving it a distinctive weight and feel. Additionally, the 1869 date is particularly scarce, making it highly sought after by collectors. It is estimated that only 30-40 of these coins were minted, making it a true rarity in the numismatic world.