In 1845, the Straits Settlements, a group of Britishterritories in Southeast Asia, issued a one-cent coin featuring the portrait ofQueen Victoria. Here are some details about the coin and its historicalcontext:

• The coin was struck in copper and had a diameter of 17.5 mm. The obverse side of the coin featured the portrait of Queen Victoria, facing left, with the inscription "VICTORIA QUEEN" around the edge.
• The reverse side of the coin featured the denomination "ONE CENT" within a wreath, with the inscription "STRAITS SETTLEMENTS" around the edge.
• The Straits Settlements was a group of British territories that included Singapore, Penang, and Malacca. These territories were established as a British colony in 1826 to facilitate British trade in the region.
• The one-cent coin was part of a wider series of coins that were issued by the Straits Settlements from 1845 to 1862, including coins in denominations of 1/4, 1/2, and 2 cents.
• The coins were minted in Birmingham, England, and were issued in response to a shortage of currency in the region.
• The coins were widely used in the Straits Settlements and other parts of Southeast Asia, including Hong Kong and the Philippines.
• Today, this 1845 one-cent coin is a popular item among collectors due to its historical significance and relative rarity.