A well-preserved 1844 United Kingdom Model 1 Penny, one of Joseph Moore’s popular trial pieces produced while the government considered replacing heavy copper coinage. This example shows a notable die crack around the “ONE PENNY” legend, a characteristic often seen on coins struck from the same dies.
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Country: United Kingdom
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Year: 1844
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Denomination: One Penny (Model 1)
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Composition: Bimetallic — nickel-zinc centre in a copper ring
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Size: 22 mm diameter
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Weight: 3.50 g
