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Great Britain Victoria Copper 1844 1/2 Farthing used for Ceylon UNC KM# 738 (52)
Great Britain Victoria Copper 1844 1/2 Farthing used for Ceylon UNC KM# 738 (52)
Great Britain Victoria Copper 1844 1/2 Farthing used for Ceylon UNC KM# 738 (52)

Great Britain Victoria Copper 1844 1/2 Farthing used for Ceylon UNC KM# 738 (52)

$ 52.8

Availability: 14 in stock
  • KM Number: KM# 738
  • Year: 1844
  • Coin: Farthing
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Condition: aUNC/UNC
  • Composition: Copper
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Denomination: 1/4p

    Description

    Great Britain
    Victoria (1837-1901)
    Copper 1844 1/2 Farthing
    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.
    aUNC /UNC Condition
    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 20 552
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