What happended in 1866?
In the UK, the Monarch is Queen Victoria. Prime Minister is John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (Liberal) until 28th June and after a vote of no-confidence it became Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (Conservative). The London Fire Brigade is formed as The Metropolitan Fire Brigade. W. G. Grace (aged 18) scores 224 not out for the All-England cricket team against Surrey at the Oval. Cadbury's start to sell cocoa as a drink.
In the USA, the President is Andrew Johnson (D-Tennessee), who formally declares the Civil War over. The U.S. Congress approves the minting of a nickel 5-cent coin, replacing the half dime. Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant becomes the first to have this rank of the first General of the Army (equivalent to a modern 5-star General).
In the USA, the President is Andrew Johnson (D-Tennessee), who formally declares the Civil War over. The U.S. Congress approves the minting of a nickel 5-cent coin, replacing the half dime. Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant becomes the first to have this rank of the first General of the Army (equivalent to a modern 5-star General).
| Obv | Rev | Cat | Coin |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Sovereigns | 1866 Gold Sovereign - Victoria |