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½ Cent - Victoria
| Bronze | 2.84 g | 20.65 mm |
| Issuer | Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1855-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1864 |
| Value | ½ Cent (0.005) |
| Currency | Dollar (1860-1871) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.84 g |
| Diameter | 20.65 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
The province emblem - a circle containing a central imperial crown and date below, surrounded by a wreath of mayflowers
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF CENT
1864
NOVA SCOTIA
Engraver: Horace Morehen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Cent Victoria coin from Nova Scotia (1861-1864) is interesting because it was the first coin to feature the young Queen Victoria, who was only 18 years old at the time of her accession to the throne. This coin was also the first to be minted in bronze, which was a more durable and cost-effective material than the previous copper coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent - Victoria 1861-1864 coin.
