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½ Penny - Edward VII
| Bronze | 5.67 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1902-1910 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 August 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#1867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia right, trident in left hand, shield bearing the Union flag in right, denomination around, date in exergue, sea behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF PENNY
1903
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of these pieces was 80 to the pound or one fifth ounce avoirdupois (87½ grains).1902 reverse die varieties:
Halfpennies struck early in 1902 used the same reverse die as the veiled head Victoria issue.
This was slightly changed during 1902, resulting in the low tide and normal tide varieties.
KM#793.1, Sp#3991A (1902 only) Low Tide, sea level further from Y, meets folds in Britannia's robe;
KM#793.2, Sp#3991 (1902-1910) Normal Tide, sea level closer to Y, meets where Britannia's legs cross;
We are indebted to Declan Magee Coins and Numista member
Sjoelund for the image below indicating the differences.
