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½ Cent - Victoria
| Copper | 4.66 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | Straits Settlements (British Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1872-1883 |
| Value | ½ Cent (0.005) |
| Currency | Dollar (1845-1939) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.66 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Denomination within beaded circle, date lower right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS
1/2
· HALF CENT 1872 ·
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmark is below bust on obverseInteresting fact
The ½ Cent coin from Straits Settlements (British Malaysia) made of Copper weighing 4.66 g is interesting because it was minted during a time when the Straits Settlements were still a British colony, and it features a portrait of Queen Victoria on one side and a Malayan tiger on the other. This coin was used as a circulating coin in the Straits Settlements, which consisted of Penang, Malacca, and Singapore, and was a symbol of the British colonial presence in the region. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of British colonialism and the development of currency in the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 H | 5610000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 | 2740000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent - Victoria 1872-1883 coin.
