Victoria 1854 Copper Halfpenny (VF/EF)

The coin features a portrait of Queen Victoria. This is often referred to as the "Young Head" portrait because it shows Victoria in her youth. The inscription  reads "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA" (Victoria by the Grace of God).
The reverse design  depicts Britannia, the female personification of Britain, seated with a shield and a trident, surrounded by the inscription "BRITANNIAR: REG: FID: DEF:" (Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith).

The 1854 halfpenny is made of copper. Later Victorian halfpennies (from 1860 onwards) were made of bronze.
Weight 9.25g
(ref:AHC197)