Description: Up for sale is my 1862 Britain Half (1/2) Penny "Victoria" coin. Please examine photo's carefully as this is the coin that you will be receiving. This coin was minted 161 years ago. Will make an excellent addition to anyone's foreign coin collection. Thank you for viewing this coin.½ Penny - Victoria 2nd portrait FeaturesCountryUnited Kingdom QueenVictoria (1837-1901) TypeStandard Circulation CoinYears1860-1874 Value1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480)CurrencyPound Sterling (1158-1970)CompositionBronzeWeight5.67 gDiameter25.4 mmThickness1.3 mmShapeRoundOrientationMedal Alignment ↑↑Demonetized08-01-1969ReferencesKM# 748, Sp# 3956 ObverseSecond wreathed portrait ('Bun Head') of Queen Victoria facing left, legend aroundLettering: VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D: 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 rightLettering: HALF PENNY 1868 Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon EdgePlainCommentsThe standard weight of these pieces was 80 to the pound avoirdupois (1/5 ounce or 87½ grains).YearMintageGVGFVFXFAUUNCFrequency1860 6,630,40012%KM#748.1 (beaded border)1860 0.05%KM#748.1 (beaded border) Proof1860 0.7%KM#748.2 (toothed and beaded border)1860 0.3%KM#748.2 (toothed border; Five berries in wreath)1860 0.6%KM#748.2 (toothed border; Four berries in wreath; round-top lighthouse)1860 0.5%KM#748.2 (toothed border; Four berries in wreath)1860 0.2%KM#748.2 (toothed border; Seven berries in wreath; round-top lighthouse)1860 0.3%KM#748.2 (toothed border; Seven berries in wreath)1861 2.0%KM#748.2 (toothed border; "HALF" over "HALP")1861 4%KM#748.2 (toothed border; Four berries in wreath)1861 54,118,400 43%KM#748.2 (toothed border) overdate variety exists1861 0.3%KM#748.2 (toothed border) Proof1861 LCW0.5%KM#748.2 (toothed border; Five berries in wreath)1861 LCW0.3%KM#748.2 (toothed border; Four berries in wreath)1861 LCW1.8%KM#748.2 (toothed border)1862 0.7%KM#748.2 (toothed border; A to left of lighthouse) rare1862 0.6%KM#748.2 (toothed border; C to left of lighthouse) rare1862 61,107,200 40%KM#748.2 (toothed border)1862 0.8%KM#748.2 (toothed border) Proof1862 LCW0.15%KM#748.2 (toothed border; B to left of lighthouse) rare1862 LCW0.5%KM#748.2 (toothed border)1863 2%KM#748.2 (toothed border; large "3")1863 15,948,800 10%KM#748.2 (toothed border; small "3")1864 537,600 8%KM#748.2 (toothed border)1865 8,064,0004%KM#748.2 (toothed border) overdate variety exists1866 2,508,8006%KM#748.2 (toothed border)1866 0.2%KM#748.2 (toothed border) Proof1867 2,508,8006%KM#748.2 (toothed border)1867 0.2%KM#748.2 (toothed border) Proof1868 3,046,400 5%KM#748.2 (toothed border)1868 0.15%KM#748.2 (toothed border) Proof1869 3,225,6003%KM#748.2 (toothed border)1870 4,350,739 7%KM#748.2 (toothed border)1871 1,075,2802.0%KM#748.2 (toothed border)1872 4,659,410 7%KM#748.2 (toothed border)1873 3,404,8805%KM#748.2 (toothed border)1874 3%KM#748.2 (toothed border; Five berries in wreath)
Price: 2.29 USD
Location: Lake Worth, Florida
End Time: 2024-02-28T20:56:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0.84 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 or replacement (buyer's choice)
Denomination: 1/2p
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Composition: Bronze
Year: 1862
Color: BN
Fineness: N/A
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: 748
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country/Region: England
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
