Old British penny (reverse). In 1961, when this coin was minted, small-value British coins such as this one were known as 'coppers'. This coin, in worn / used condition and photographed in natural window light, shows Britannia on this, its reverse side. Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since the early 1700s, a personification of the martial Britannia and an emblem of British imperial power and unity. The front of this coin, in worn / used condition and photographed in natural window light, shows the head of our present queen, Queen Elizabeth II, who has reigned from 1953 to the present day (2012). The old British penny is the source of many well-known phrases, such as 'penny-pinching' (tight with money) and 'penny wise, pound foolish' (considerate over small purchases, but rash with large ones). History | Wealth | Finance | Coin | Square - Composition
High Resolution JPEG Picture of Old British penny (reverse). In 1961, when this coin was minted, small-value British coins such as this one were known as 'coppers'. This coin, in worn / used condition and photographed in natural window light, shows Britannia on this, its reverse side. Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since the early 1700s, a personification of the martial Britannia and an emblem of British imperial power and unity. The front of this coin, in worn / used condition and photographed in natural window light, shows the head of our present queen, Queen Elizabeth II, who has reigned from 1953 to the present day (2012). The old British penny is the source of many well-known phrases, such as 'penny-pinching' (tight with money) and 'penny wise, pound foolish' (considerate over small purchases, but rash with large ones). [175389547] stock photo
