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
Composition
95% Cu, 4% Ag, 1% Zn
Diameter
30.80 mm
Thickness
1.58 mm

Design

Orientation
Medallic (↑ ↑)
Edge
Plain/smooth

Other

Krause ID
790
Wikipedia Article
Penny (British pre-decimal coin)

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Queen Victoria bust left
(denomination) Britannia seated right (denomination)
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BRITT · REGINA
VICTORIA · DEI · GRA · · FID · DEF ·
IND · IMP ·
ONE PENNY
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N		 United Kingdom 1 penny (1902 - 1910)