1 Penny - Victoria Cape of Good Hope, South Africa

1 Penny - Victoria Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, 1889 obverse image1 Penny - Victoria Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, 1889 reverse image
1 Penny - Victoria Cape of Good Hope coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    South Africa flagSouth Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1889
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
1 Penny - Victoria Cape of Good Hope Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.93-$49.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Penny - Victoria Cape of Good Hope Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Arms of the Cape of Good Hope (shield with supporters and crest), motto on ribbon below.

Engraver:

Wolfgang Lauer

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Head of Queen Victoria wearing head band left, legend around. Note: letter I in legend above hair ribbon

Engraver:

Wolfgang Lauer

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

1 Penny - Victoria Cape of Good Hope Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR REG: F: D:

Reverse:

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE SPES BONA 1889

1 Penny - Victoria Cape of Good Hope Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel

Size

1 Penny - Victoria Cape of Good Hope sizes
  • Weight:8.91 g
  • Diameter:30.48 mm
  • Thickness:1.65 mm
  • Edge:Plain

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