Coin

Maker and Role
Unknown
 Production date
1843
 Description
Circular silver coin, 1843 three-halfpence, Queen Victoria I.
The reverse side of the coin has a raised relief profile bust portrait of Queen Victoria I facing left. Victoria I is depicted with hair bunched at the back of her head. Around the edge of the coin is the inscription 'VICTORIA D:G. BRITANNIAR:REGINA F:D:' (Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of Britains, Defender of the Faith).
The reverse side of the coin shows a laurel wreath joined by a ribbon. At the top of the wreath is a crown. Around the edge of the coin is the inscription '1½ 1843'.

Object detail

Production Place
England
Object Type
Currency
Classification
Coin/Money/Exchange Media/Communication Objects/Nomenclature
Media and Materials
Silver/Metal
Measurements
0 - Whole = Diameter (mm) = 12mm
Maker
Subject Category
Queens
Empresses/Royalty
Portraits
Female
Numismatics
Gods
Supernatural beings
Subject Date
1843
Other Reference Numbers
RA2010.17.1
Credit Line
Nelson Provincial Museum: RA2010.17.1

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