½ Farthing - George IV


Copper	2.36 g	18 mm

Description

Issuer	Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972)
King	George IV (1820-1830)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1828-1830
Value	½ Farthing (1⁄1920)
Currency	Pound (1828-1869)
Composition	Copper
Weight	2.36 g
Diameter	18 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 December 1869
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#14394
Rarity index	55%

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia facing right, holding trident in left hand, shield bearing the Union flag in right, legend around, national flower emblems in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:

Unabridged legend: Britanniarum Rex Fidei Defensor

Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Edge

Plain

Comment

Struck for use in Ceylon, the standard weight of these pieces was 1/12 ounce avoirdupois (36.5 grains).

Two reverse dies exist for this type:

KM#704.1 Rev A Britannia's head breaks legend, trident reaches above base of letters;
KM#704.2 Rev B Britannia's head below legend, trident reaches base of letters;

Interesting fact

The ½ Farthing coin from Sri Lanka, also known as Ceylon, is interesting because it was minted during a time when the country was under British rule, and it features the image of King George IV, who reigned in the United Kingdom from 1820 to 1830. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, and it was used as a means of currency in Sri Lanka during that time.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1828	7680000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1830	8776300	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Farthing - George IV 1828-1830 coin.