Summary
Proof 3 Halfpence, Issued by, Jamaica, 1862
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Head of the Queen with plain band an fillet around hair; around, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:
Reverse Description
Within an oak wreath the denomination, 1 1/2; above, crown; below, 1862
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Small parcels to the value of 25 pounds worth of 1 1/2 penny pieces were issued by the Royal Mint, London to private persons for use in various colonies including Jamaica. No record was kept of the ultimate destination of any particular parcel. As well as Jamaica these coins were also used in the West Indies, Ceylon, Mauritius, Sierra Leone and other colonies.
This coin was exhibited at the Melbourne International Exhibitions 1880 & 1888 by the Melbourne Mint
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1862 AD
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Issued By
Jamaica, 1862
As well as Jamaica these coins were also used in the West Indies, Ceylon, Mauritius, Sierra Leone and other colonies. -
Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Dimensions
12 mm (Outside Diameter), 0.71 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Prid.62A KM#728 (Great Britain)
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900.
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Keywords
British Empire Coins, Exhibitions: Melbourne International Centennial, 1888-1889, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
