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½ Penny - Victoria Piedfort
1869 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1869 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1822-1969) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#21129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Penny - Victoria (Piedfort) 1869 from Jamaica made of Bronze is that it is a rare and valuable coin. It was minted in 1869 as a trial piece, and only a small number of coins were produced, making it highly sought after by collectors. It is considered a key date in the series and is known for its unique design, which features a young Queen Victoria on the obverse and a crowned shield on the reverse. As a result, it is highly prized by collectors of British colonial coins and can fetch high prices at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1869 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - Victoria (Piedfort) 1869 coin.
