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½ Cent - Victoria
| Bronze | 4.66 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | Straits Settlements (British Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1889-1891 |
| Value | ½ Cent (0.005) |
| Currency | Dollar (1845-1939) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| 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#15788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Denomination within beaded circle, date lower right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS
1/2
· HALF CENT 1889 ·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Cent Victoria coin from Straits Settlements (British Malaysia) is that it was designed by George William De Saulles, a British engraver and artist who was known for his work on various coins and medals. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Victoria, while the reverse features a Malayan tiger, which is now an extinct subspecies of tiger. This coin was minted between 1889 and 1891 and was used in circulation in the Straits Settlements, which was a British colony in Southeast Asia that consisted of Singapore, Malacca, and Penang. Today, this coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | 2000096 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent - Victoria 1889-1891 coin.
