½ Cent - Victoria Trial Strike
1891 year| Gold (.900) | 4.66 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | Straits Settlements (British Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1891 |
| Value | ½ Cent (0.005) |
| Currency | Dollar (1845-1939) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| 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#129324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination within beaded circle, date lower right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS
1/2
· HALF CENT 1891 ·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Cent - Victoria (Trial Strike) 1891 from Straits Settlements (British Malaysia) is that it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 500 pieces produced, making it a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
