Summary
1/2 Penny, Issued by, Jamaica, 1887
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Within a beaded circle, a diademed head of the Queen facing left; around, VICTORIA QUEEN; below between two roses, 1887
Reverse Description
Within a beaded circle a shield bearing the arms and crest of the colony, around below on scroll INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI; around, JAMAICA HALF PENNY
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
This coin may have formed part of the Melbourne Mint's exhibits at the 1888 International Exhibitions
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, Royal Mint, London, 1978
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Date Issued
1887 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
Cupro Nickel
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
25 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.7 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#16
[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, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
