Summary
1/2 Penny, Issued by Jamaica, 1963
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the Queen facing right; around, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Reverse Description
A shield bearing the arms and crest of the colony dividing the date 1963, around below on scroll INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI; around, JAMAICA HALF PENNY
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The colony of Jamaica obtained independance on 6 August 1962 as a constitutional monarchy with Elizabeth II as Queen of Jamaica
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, Dec 1978
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Date Issued
1963 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
Nickel Brass
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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
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.566 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#36
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
