Description: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1865/3 ½ Penny - Victoria 2nd portrait; 1st type RARE 🇬🇧 ½ Penny - Victoria 2nd portrait; 1st type© Heritage AuctionsFeaturesLocationUnited Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) Issuing entityThe Royal Mint QueenVictoria (1837-1901) TypeStandard circulation coin Years1860-1874 Value½ Penny = 1⁄24 Shilling (1⁄480)CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)CompositionBronzeWeight5.67 gDiameter25.4 mmThickness1.3 mmShapeRoundTechniqueMilledOrientationMedal alignment ↑↑Demonetized1 August 1969 NumberN# 872 ReferencesKM# 748, Sp# 3956 ObverseSecond wreathed portrait ('Bun Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.Script: Latin Lettering: VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG: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: Leonard Charles Wyon ReverseSeated figure of Britannia right, trident in left hand, shield bearing the Union flag in right, denomination around, date in exergue, sea behind with lighthouse on left and ship on right.Script: Latin Lettering: HALF PENNY 1868Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon EdgePlainMintRoyal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)CommentsThe standard weight of these pieces was 80 to the pound avoirdupois (1/5 ounce or 87½ grains). Border varieties: KM#748.1, Sp#3956 (1860) Beaded border; KM#748.2, Sp#3956 (1860-74) Toothed border. LOT# 608C
Price: 150 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2023-11-15T17:01:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: 1/2p
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Composition: Bronze
Year: 1865
Color: RB
Fineness: 0.833
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: 748
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country/Region: England
Certification: Uncertified
