General

Country
United Kingdom Flag: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Denomination
1 penny
Value
0.0042 Pound sterling (GBP)
Dates
AD1895 - 1901

Physical

Shape
Circle
Mass
9.40 g
Diameter
30.80 mm
Thickness
1.58 mm
Composition
95% Cu, 4% Ag, 1% Zn
Color
Brown/Red/Copper Brown/Red/Copper
Magnetic
No

Design

Orientation
Medallic (↑ ↑)
Edge
Plain/smooth

References

Wikipedia
Penny (British pre-decimal coin)
Krause
KM# 790
Numista
670
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Queen Victoria bust left
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United Kingdom 1 penny (1902 - 1910)
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