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½ Penny - Victoria 3rd portrait
| Bronze | 5.67 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1895-1901 |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#4576 |
|---|---|
| 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
1896
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of these pieces was 80 to the pound avoirdupois (1/5 ounce or 87½ grains).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Victoria (3rd portrait) 1895-1901 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was the first coin to feature the new "Old Head" portrait of Queen Victoria, which was designed by Sir Thomas Brock. This portrait was used on many coins throughout the British Empire and became a defining feature of Victoria's image on currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | 3032000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 9143000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 8690000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 | 8595000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 | 12108000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 13805000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 | 11127000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - Victoria (3rd portrait) 1895-1901 coin.
