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½ Cent - James Brooke Rajah
1863 year| Copper | 4.653 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Sarawak (British Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Raja | James Brooke (1841-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | ½ Cent (0.005) |
| Currency | Dollar (1868-1946) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.653 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#34028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath surrounded by country and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SARAWAK
HALF
CENT
1863
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Cent James Brooke Rajah coin from Sarawak (British Malaysia) is that it was minted during the reign of James Brooke, who was a British adventurer and colonial administrator who ruled Sarawak from 1841 until his death in 1868. He was granted the territory by the Sultan of Brunei and became the first White Rajah of Sarawak, a title that was passed down through his family until 1946. The coin was minted in 1863, during Brooke's lifetime, and features his image on one side and the Sarawak crest on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its historical significance makes it an interesting fact for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
