Summary
50 Cents, Issued by Straits Settlements, Malaysia, Penang, Malacca, Singapore, 1920
Minted by Bombay Mint, India
Obverse Description
Bust of the King wearing the Imperial crown and an ermine robe with the collar of the Garter and the badge of the Bath; around, GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA; the artist's initials, BM, on bust truncation
Reverse Description
At centre within circle of beads, 50 / CENTS; around above, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS; around below, - HALF DOLLAR 1920 -
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, 1994
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Date Issued
1920 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
28.5 mm (Outside Diameter), 8.41 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#35.1 Pridmore 246
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
[Book] Pridmore, Fred. 1955. Coins and Coinages of the Straits Settlements and British Malaya 1786 to 1951.
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