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In 1892, British Coins were made as follows - Pennies, Halfpennies and Farthings were made from bronze. Crowns, Halfcrowns, Florins, Shillings, Sixpences, Threepences and Maundy coins were made from 0.925 sterling silver. Sovereigns and Half-Sovereigns were made from 22 carat gold.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoPrior to 1861, the following British Victorian coins were made from copper -
Quarter Farthing
Third Farthing
Half Farthing
Farthing
Halfpenny
Penny
Three Halfpence
About halfway through 1860, all British "copper" coins were subsequently made from bronze, which is 95% or more copper.
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∙ 11y agoAll English "copper" coins including the Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing were made from pure copper until 1860. From 1860 onwards, they were made from bronze which, depending on the year, consisted of 92% to 98% copper.
British decimal "copper" coins including the 2 Pence, Penny and Halfpenny were made from bronze (97% copper) until 1992. The Halfpenny was withdrawn from circulation in 1984. From 1992 onwards, the 2 Pence and Penny coins were made from copper plated steel.
All British decimal "silver" coins are made from a copper nickel alloy.
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How old is Winchester 1892 serial 646531?
your Winchester model 1892 was made in 1912.
What is an 1892 Victoria Britt silver coin with mal y pense?
There were many British coins minted with the inscription HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE. The expression is old French meaning "Evil to him who evil thinks". In 1892, there were only two British coins minted with this legend, the sterling silver Halfcrown and the sterling silver Shilling. Both coins have a similar design depicting a Crowned shield in a Garter. The Halfcrown is 32 mm in diameter. The Shilling is 23.5 mm in diameter.
How old is your Winchester 1892 Sn 864832?
Your Winchester model 1892 was made by Winchester in 1918.
How old 32 calb Winchester 1892 serial 9870?
your Winchester model 1892 was made in the first year of production which was 1892.
What is the most expensive old british coin?
This is an incredibly broad question with no real answer. Since British coins have been issued for well over a thousand years, there are numerous rare and expensive coins and really no data to show what is the most expensive of the old British coins.
How old is a Winchester Model 1892 serial number 296857?
your Winchester model 1892 was made in 1905.
How old is your Winchester 1892 Sn 1041?
Your serial number indicates that your rifle was made in the first year of production,which was 1892.
How old is a Winchester model 1892 serial 911558?
It was made in 1922
How old is winchester 1892 serial 701814?
With the serial number that you have supplied,your Winchester model 1892 rifle was made in the year 1913.
What metal was used to make the 1902 through to 1936 British coins the penny and half penny?
From 1947 onwards, all British general circulation silver coins were made from a copper nickel alloy. Since Victorian times, all British general circulation "old currency" Pennies were made from bronze.
How old is How old is Winchester 1892 38wcf serial 259835?
with the serial number that you have supplied,your Winchester model 1892 rifle in 38-40 Win. was made in the year 1904.
Which coins to save?
The coins to save are the old ones, from before 1965, they were made of silver.
