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Britannia has appeared on many British Coins dating back hundreds of years, mostly copper coins such as Pennies, Halfpennies, Farthings, etc. Since decimalisation, Britannia has appeared on the 50 Pence coins and many non-circulating gold coins of various denominations and some commemoratives.
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On which English coin can you find Britannia?
Britannia can be found on the reverse of a Britishnon-commemorative 50 pence piece. Britannia also appeared on predecimal Pennies and pre-1936 Halfpennies.
When was Britannia put on the 50 Pence coin?
Other than for commemorative 50 Pence coins, Britannia has been on the reverse of the 50 Pence coin since it was first issued in 1969 until 2008 when the new design British coins were issued.
What is the smallest English coin?
It depends on the nation. The smallest circulating US coin is a dime, but for other countries it really depends. But the smallest historic coin that the US has minted for circulation is the silver three cent piece.
How was Britain callend in the time of Romans?
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What is 'coin' when translated from English to Italian?
"Coin" in English is moneta in Italian.
Western Australian one penny made in 1896 the front of the coin has a man sitting wearing a helmet and holding a 3 prong staff the back of the coin has a picture of queen Victoria and it says Victoria?
Your coin is an 1896 British Queen Victoria bronze One Penny coin. The reverse of the coin shows the iconic helmeted figure of the goddess Britannia seated and holding a trident and shield. Britannia personifies Great Britain and has been used on British coins for hundreds of years.
When was Britannia last modified on coins prior to 2010?
Britannia no longer appears on general circulation British coins since the issue of the new design coins in 2008. Prior to that, the last change to the appearance of Britannia was the 1982 50 Pence coin which showed Britannia looking directly to the right and the trident was on a slightly greater angle. The Royal Mint produces a range of non-circulating coins which regularly feature Britannia in much less familiar poses and surroundings.
Where could you sell your 1797 Britannia cartwheel Twopence?
Look up coin dealers in your area and try one of them. A reputable coin dealer will confirm your coin as genuine and give you a valuation and maybe an offer to purchase it from you. Alternatively, try eBay.
What is the significance of a large bronze coin with angel one side and George V on the other?
The large bronze coin you describe is probably a British Penny from the period 1910 to 1936. The coin has no special significance other than it is a British coin and people used it to buy things. The "angel" on the reverse would the seated female warrior Britannia wearing a helmet, carrying a trident and shield, who is personifying Great Britain. Britannia has appeared on British Pennies for hundreds of years.
What is a coin that has Franco on it?
the English £1 coin
What picture is on the British Halfpenny?
The British Halfpenny coin featured Britannia on the reverse for hundreds of years. The obverse featured the reigning King or Queen.
The value of 1917 one penny with soldier in wheelchair?
Uh, could you look at your coin again? > It's not a soldier (note the spelling!), it's the goddess Britannia > It's not a "wheelchair", she's sitting on a rock and holding a British shield. Now that we have that out of the way, you have an English one-penny coin worth 2 to 3 dollars in moderately-worn condition.
