Summary
Bronze coin; Denomination: Halfpenny
Royal Mint, London
King Edward VII (1901-1910)
A farthing is a quarter penny. This coin was current in Australia and this was the the model (in terms of size and alloy) for this denomination among those chosen for the coinage of the Commonwealth of Australia (beginning in 1911).
Obverse Description
Bare head of the King facing right; below in small letters De S. (for G.W. De Saulles Mint Engraver); around, EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:
Reverse Description
Britannia seated facing right on a rock wearing a helmet and flowing robes; she holds a trident and rests her right hand on a shield which bears the combined crosses of the Union Flag; around, ONE PENNY; in exergue, 1902
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1902 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
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
25 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.666 g (Weight)
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Exhibition Collection Management
25.5 mm (Width)
Diameter
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3991 Pages
[Book] Peck, C. W. 1970. English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum., Peck 2221 Pages
