The 1901 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 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".Images used by permission of M J Hughes Coins.
Mintage: 22,206,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1901. See Coins and Events of 1901
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Penny. See more Penny coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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