VERY RARE UK COPPER ~ 1855 ~ QUEEN VICTORIA ~ 1/2 PENNY ~ OLD BRITISH COIN

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Half penny" A coin Date on coin: 1855 Mint mark: cannot find a mint mark Size: 22mm Country: Great Britain Denomination: 1/2 penny Grade: not specified Description: Obv: Head of the Queen facing left, hair bound in double fillet gathered behind in a knot from which a loose curl; on neck truncation raised, W.W. (for William Wyon, who designed and engraved the dies); around, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA; below, Rev : Britannia seated facing right on a rock holding a trident and resting her right hand on an oval shield which bears the three crosses of the Union Flag; around, BRITANNIAR: REG: FID: DEF:; in exergue, a rose, thistle and shamrock combined. Composition: copper Wear: very fine Eye appeal: attractive Damage: scratches,rim dings Holder: not specified Toning: not specified "LOOKS BETTER IN HAND" Picture displayed shows the actual item you will be receiving. What you see is what you get! However, there may be some variance in the color and detail, caused by the image capturing process. Excellent investment opportunity, nice collectible item! Imagine the stories this coin could tell if it could only talk!! Rare coins continue to be an excellent investment opportunity and are becoming difficult and hard to find !!! ( You decide on the Grading of the coins I'm in no way a professional in this,) ALSO SEE MY OTHER PENNIES THIS WEEK A read more

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