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Great Britain Victoria Copper 1844 1/2 Farthing used for Ceylon KM# 738 (875)
Great Britain Victoria Copper 1844 1/2 Farthing used for Ceylon KM# 738 (875)
Great Britain Victoria Copper 1844 1/2 Farthing used for Ceylon KM# 738 (875)

Great Britain Victoria Copper 1844 1/2 Farthing used for Ceylon KM# 738 (875)

$ 9.24

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  • KM Number: 738
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Condition: CIRCULATED
  • Coin: Farthing
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
  • Composition: Copper
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Year: 1844
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Country/Region: CEYLON
  • Denomination: 1/2 FARTHING

    Description

    Great Britain
    Victoria (1837-1901)
    Copper 1844 1/2 Farthing
    Circulation Marks
    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. The standard weight of these pieces was 1/12 ounce avoirdupois (36.5 grains), leading to much criticism that they were far too small a denomination. The series lasted until 1869 when the coin was demonetized, the last date issued for circulation being 1856.
    KM# 738
    Obverse: First uncrowned portrait ('Young Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
    Reverse: Central crowned denomination above date with rose, thistle and shamrock below date.
    Ref 19 875
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