{"product_id":"large-bronze-sestertius-securitas-publica-seated-figure-with-globe-ancient-roman-coin-thick-flan-sestertius-featuring-laureate-head-bearded-profile-copy","title":"1844 Great Britain Queen Victoria One Penny Model Token Bimetallic - Vintage Queen Victoria One Penny Model Bimetallic Copper \u0026 Zinc\/Nickel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eVintage Queen Victoria One Penny Model Bimetallic Copper \u0026amp; Zinc\/Nickel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThis piece features a distinctive two-part design, with a dark \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ecopper outer ring\u003c\/span\u003e encircling a lighter-colored \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003enickel-zinc alloy center. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eObverse features: \u003c\/span\u003eThe center showcases a detailed \"Young Head\" portrait of \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eQueen Victoria\u003c\/span\u003e facing left, inscribed with \"Victoria Reg:\". The outer copper ring is boldly embossed with the words \"ONE PENNY MODEL.\" The r\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eeverse shows \u003c\/span\u003ethe center featuring a numeral \"1,\" while the outer ring repeats the \"ONE PENNY MODEL\" text. \u003cspan\u003e During the 1840s, the British government was considering replacing its cumbersome, heavy copper \"cartwheel\" pennies with more portable alternatives. Joseph Moore designed these \"models\" to demonstrate how a bimetallic coin could maintain a high intrinsic value while being conveniently sized. Great Find!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by TreasureHunterCo!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e1844 Great Britain Queen Victoria One Penny Model Token Bimetallic - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eVintage Queen Victoria One Penny Model Bimetallic Copper \u0026amp; Zinc\/Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52675204514089,"sku":"EX001227","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.7739292844_7ntk.jpg?v=1771880751","url":"https:\/\/treasurehunterco.com\/ja\/products\/large-bronze-sestertius-securitas-publica-seated-figure-with-globe-ancient-roman-coin-thick-flan-sestertius-featuring-laureate-head-bearded-profile-copy","provider":"Treasure Hunter Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}