Summary
50 Cents, Issued by Straits Settlements, Malaysia, Penang, Malacca, Singapore, 1908
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Bust of the King wearing the Imperial crown and an ermine Robe of State with the Collar of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath; around, EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR; the artist's initials DES below bust
Reverse Description
At centre, within a circle of beads, 50 / CENTS; around, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS HALF DOLLAR 1908
Edge Description
Milled
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
1908 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
George W. de Saulles - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1902
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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 mm (Outside Diameter), 10.161 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#24 Pridmore 228
[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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