1855 Victoria coin popular United Kingdom large Penny

1855 Victoria coin United Kingdom Penny

The 1855 UK penny obverse features the head of young Queen Victoria facing left, with ribbons
in her hair (young head). The surrounding legend reads: 'VICTORIA DEI GRATIA', with the date below.

The reverse shows Britannia seated facing right, holding a trident, hand resting on a shield.
The legend reads popular 'BRITANNIAR: REG: FID: DEF:', with a rose, thistle, and shamrock below.

Weight :18.8 g
Diameter :34 mm
Composition :copper
Minted London, England
Mintage approx: 5,273,860 (inc varieties)