Summary
Bronze coin; Denomination: Halfpenny
Royal Mint, London
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the Queen facing left wearing veil over back of crown, ribbon and star of the Garter, pearl necklet and pendant; around, VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP; in field below bust the artist's initials, T.B. (Thomas Brock)
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, HALF PENNY; in exergue, 1895.
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
1895 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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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
27 mm (Outside Diameter), 443 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Peck, C. W. 1970. English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum., Peck 1850 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3962 Pages
