½ Quart - Victoria 1842-1861 front ½ Quart - Victoria 1842-1861 back
½ Quart - Victoria 1842-1861 photo
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½ Quart - Victoria

 
Copper 2.62 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1842-1861
Value
½ Quart (1⁄48)
Currency
Real (1802-1861)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.62 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#20939
Rarity index
46%

Reverse

Castle with three towers. Key below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GIBRALTAR
HALF QUART

Comment

The standard weight of these coins was 40½ grains.

Interesting fact

The ½ Quart coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) made of Copper and weighing 2.62 g is an interesting piece of history, as it was minted during the reign of Queen Victoria (1842-1861) and features a unique design that reflects the cultural and political context of the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1842  38700 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Quart - Victoria 1842-1861 coin.