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Message:: [QUOTE="PaddyB, post: 2821104, member: 40017"]Correct. There was quite a range of small coins issued during the Victorian era that were primarily for use in the colonies though also legal tender in the UK. Some issues of the Threepence, which is broadly similar to the Maundy threepence but struck to a slightly lower standard, were issued only in the colonies but were indistinguishable from the UK issues except by date. These are now the premium dates for 3d collectors. [ATTACH=full]662389[/ATTACH] This image gives you an idea of scale compared to a US Cent. The Twopence shown here is very similar to the Maundy Twopence but is a circulation issue made in ony two years - 1838 and 1848 (from memory).The 1 1/2 pence coin was known as a "Three ha'pence".The Quarter farthings, which were only issued in 4 years, are a difficult set to complete. Some of the three ha'pences are almost impossible.[/QUOTE]