GREAT BRITAIN Victoria Copper 1843 1/2 Farthing NGC MS64 BN KM# 738 (021

Great Britain



Victoria (1837-1901)



Copper 1843 1/2 Farthing



GRADED NGC MS64 BN



KM# 738

Originally struck for use in Ceylon with
only a Tudor rose below the date , from 1842 they were made legal tender in the
UK and produced with the three national flower emblems below the date.

Obverse : First uncrowned portrait ('Young Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend
around.



Lettering: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:



Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britons Defender of the
Faith



Engraver: William Wyon



Reverse : Central crowned denomination above date with rose, thistle and
shamrock below date.