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

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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