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Britannia was first depicted on the British penny in 1672 during the reign of King Charles II. She has since become a symbol of Britain, appearing on various coins over the centuries. The design has been updated multiple times, with notable versions appearing in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. In recent years, Britannia has been featured on the one-pound coin and other denominations as a representation of national identity.
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Australian 1920 King George V Penny with a Roman soldier on the back?
Australian Pennies have never had a Roman soldier on them. You are describing a British Penny, and the "Roman soldier" is the goddess Britannia who personifies Britain. Britannia has appeared on various British coins for hundreds of years.
When did britannia become Britain?
Britannia was the ruler and Britain was Scotland, wales, England, Cornwall and Ireland all put together.
Large George III coin milled edge Britannia on back maybe gold any info?
The only George III coins with Britannia on the reverse are the Twopence, Penny, Halfpenny and the Farthing, but none of them had a milled edge. From 1797, the Penny was 36mm in diameter, the Twopence was 41mm in diameter and both coins were made from copper.
1871 penny with the words new penny on the back?
The British "NEW PENNY" was first issued in 1971 and featured Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse with a crowned portcullis on the reverse and was 20.32 mm in diameter. The 1871 Penny featured Queen Victoria on the obverse with Britannia on the reverse and was 30.81 mm in diameter.
Extra large 1963 Canadian penny with roman warrior on it?
1. British, not Canadian 2. Standard size for a pre-1971 British penny, not an extra large cent. 3. The goddess Britannia, not a Roman warrior. Assuming that at least the date is as stated, your coin is common among collectors and retails for about a quarter.
How was Britain callend in the time of Romans?
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Where can you sell this penny?
What penny! :) Ebay most likely. Put on the description "lucky penny"
What happens when you put a penny in olive oil?
It will clean the penny. :)
Is it safe to put a penny in a fire?
You can put a penny in a fire, however it is illegal to destroy money. Also do not attempt to get the penny out of the fire or you will likely be burned.
What is an English passion penny?
Most years of issue of the British Queen Victoria Penny could be described as a "Passion Penny", some more so than others. The title "Passion Penny" arises from the proximity and angle of the shaft of the trident she is holding in relation to her groin. The humour of the "Passion Penny" design must have worn thin after 50 odd years, and from 1895 the trident shaft was moved away from the groin, almost to the knee. For a valuation of a British Penny, or any other coin, please specify the year.
What is the value of a 1857 coin it is roughly the same size as a old one penny with queen victorias head on one side and the brittania pose on the other side it is in good condition?
The only 1857 coin with Queen Victoria and Britannia on opposite sides and roughly the size of a Penny, is a Penny.
Who is on the back of the British 1934 Penny?
As with most British pre-decimal Pennies for the past few hundred years, there is the seated figure of Britannia carrying a Trident and Shield. The various images of Britannia are mostly very similar but for minor variations. See the link below.
