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½ Penny - Victoria
| Copper-nickel | 5.7 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1869-1900 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1822-1969) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#11433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Jamaica within beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JAMAICA
🏵 HALF PENNY 🏵
INDUS UTERQUE SEVIET UNI
Translation: Both Indies serving one.
Engraver: George William de Saulles
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Victoria 1869-1900 from Jamaica made of Copper-nickel weighing 5.7 g is that it was part of a decimalization effort in Jamaica. In 1869, Jamaica introduced a new currency system based on the decimal system, replacing the previous system based on the British pound. The ½ penny coin was one of the new coins introduced as part of this change, and it was used alongside other denominations such as the 1 penny, 2 pence, and 5 pence coins. This coin was made of copper-nickel, a common material used for coins at the time, and it weighed 5.7 grams. Despite being a small denomination, this coin played an important role in the everyday transactions of Jamaicans during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1869 | 192000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 | 240000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 | 240000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 | 192000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 H | 96000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 | 96000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 | 96000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 | 72000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 | 96000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 | 96000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 H | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 | 144000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 96000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 96000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - Victoria 1869-1900 coin.
