Description
Issuer United Kingdom Queen Victoria (1837-1901) Type Standard circulation coins Years 1839-1856 Value 1/2 Farthing Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970) Composition Copper Weight 2.36 g Diameter 18 mm Thickness 1.3 mm References KM738, Sp3951
Obverse First uncrowned portrait ('Young Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around. Script: Latin Lettering: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D: Unabridged legend: Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Engraver: William Wyon
Reverse Central crowned denomination above date with rose, thistle and shamrock below date. Script: Latin Lettering: HALF FARTHING 1844
Edge Plain
Mint Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London
Originally struck for use in Ceylon with only a Tudor rose below the date (see below), from 1842 they were made legal tender in the UK and produced with the three national flower emblems below the date.
good Fine condition, scratch on Queen's face.
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