Coins from UNITED KINGDOM 2lb 2oz Bag of 103 1d Pennies 1961 - 1967
Bronze:
1961 x 2 1962 x 20 1963 x 16 1964 x 13
1965 x 8 1966 x 12 1967 x 32
History:
The penny was originally minted in silver, but from the late 18th century it was minted in copper, and then after 1860 in bronze. Its symbol was d, from the Roman denarius. The United Kingdom penny obverse - features the monarch of the time, encircled by a legend describing their titles.
The reverse shows Britannia, seated.
The Queen Victoria era 'veiled head' United Kingdom penny obverse features the older veiled bust of Victoria facing left, adorned in jewellery.
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The reverse shows the helmed Britannia seated facing right, holding a trident, hand resting on a shield, with the date below. 'ONE' is in the field to the left, 'PENNY' to the right, and seas in the background.
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Weight: 2lb 2oz 950g
Condition: all in differing states of circulation wear. Totally commensurate with age. Diameter approx. 1 ¼”
SKU MA249 189 cb