COIN
Date1861
Dimensions2.6 cm (1 in.)
Object numberHF.2020.15.48
DescriptionA round one cent bronze coin minted in 1861 in New Brunswick. Queen Victoria's profile features on face of coin with "Victoria D:G:" stamped on the left and "Britt: Reg: F: D:" stamped on the right of the profile. The edge of the coin is smooth. The obverse side features a central crown with "1861" underneath surround by a beaded circle and an outer border or intertwined flowers and leaves. "One Cent" is stamped along top edge and "New Brunswick" is stamped along bottom edge.