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1928 large penny

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:21 pm

by debnak1705

Hello I was wondering if anybody knew who the person was and the story of the person behind The shield.
Many thanks

Re: 1928 large penny

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:41 pm

by coinguy

That is Britannia, a female warrior along with her trident and shield bearing the Union Jack.

Re: 1928 large penny

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:47 pm

by debnak1705

Many thanks !! I love the history of things .