The 1896 Penny - VictoriaThe Veiled or Old Head Bronze Penny of Queen Victoria. SCBC: 3961. The Old Head portrait on the penny ran 1895-1901, although silver and gold coins used it from the diamond jubilee in 1893.
The Reverse, by Leonard Charles Wyon, shows the seated figure of Britannia, with a trident in her left hand and hold a Union shield at her side with her right hand. She sits on a rock with the sea and a lighthouse in the background. Legend "ONE PENNY" around. In exergue is the date.
The Obverse, by Thomas Brock (initials T.B. below bust), shows the Old Head portrait of Queen Victoria. Legend "VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP".Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 24,000,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1896. See Coins and Events of 1896
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Penny. See more Penny coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | PENNY Victoria Old Head Choose your Date 1895-1901 FREE P&P All Date £ 1.49 |
 | 1896 English One Penny Coin Queen VICTORIA Circulated £ 5.45 |
 | A selection of Victorian pennies - select from list £ 2.19 |
 | 1896 Queen Victoria Veiled Head Penny, UNC #2 £ 70.00 |
 | 1896 Victoria Bronze 1 One Penny Coin - AU Condition Attractive Black Patina £ 20.00 |
 | 1896 Queen Victoria One Penny Copper Coin Great Britain £ 2.77 |
 | 1896 Queen Victoria Veiled Head Penny, A/UNC £ 60.00 |
 | 1896 Queen Victoria Veiled Head Penny, UNC £ 75.00 |
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