1 Penny - The glow-worm obverse
Obverse
1 Penny - The glow-worm reverse
Reverse
Very Rare

1 Penny - The glow-worm

CountryUK Year1860 Denom1 Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalBronze Melt ~£0.11
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1860
Denomination1 Penny
Face value1p
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
CompositionBronze
Weight10.540g
Diameter31.0mm
Thickness1.80mm
ShapeRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

A segmented worm on a bed of grass with rays extending upward.

Reverse

Two words of inscription between horizontal, parallel lines in the middle of the field. Beaded border Script: Latin

Copper content
Gross troy oz 0.3389
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.11

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