Description: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1863 HALF PENNY Small 3 🇬🇧½ Penny - Victoria 2nd portrait; 1st type© Heritage AuctionsFeaturesIssuerUnited Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) QueenVictoria (1837-1901) TypeStandard circulation coin Years1860-1874 Value½ Penny (1⁄480)CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)CompositionBronzeWeight5.67 gDiameter25.4 mmThickness1.3 mmShapeRoundTechniqueMilledOrientationMedal alignment ↑↑Demonetized1 August 1969 NumberN# 872 ReferencesKM# 748, Sp# 3956 ObverseSecond wreathed portrait ('Bun Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around. Note: varieties exist (see below)Script: Latin Lettering: VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D:Unabridged legend: Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon ReverseSeated figure of Britannia right, trident in left hand, shield bearing the Union flag in right, denomination around, date in exergue, sea behind with lighthouse on left and ship on right. Note: varieties exist (see below)Script: Latin Lettering: HALF PENNY 1868Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon EdgePlainMintRoyal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)CommentsThe standard weight of these pieces was 80 to the pound avoirdupois (1/5 ounce or 87½ grains). Border varieties: KM#748.1, Sp#3956 (1860) Beaded border; KM#748.2, Sp#3956 (1860-74) Toothed border. 1860 obverse/reverse die varieties: KM#748.1: Obv 1 - 6 berries in wreath, arranged in pairs Obv 1* - as Obv 1 but knot in hair tie removed Rev A - outer circle of round beads KM#748.2: Obv 2 - 14 leaves in wreath, 7 berries Obv 3 - 15 leaves in wreath, 4 berries, leaf midribs raised lines Obv 4 - 15 leaves in wreath, 4 berries, four leaf midribs have 2 incuse lines Rev B - toothed outer circle, tapered lighthouse, small pointed dome Rev C - toothed outer circle, thicker cylindrical lighthouse, rounded dome Common die combinations: Freeman#258 - Obv 1 / Rev AFreeman#260A - Obv 1* / Rev AFreeman#261 - Obv 2 / Rev BFreeman#264 - Obv 2 / Rev CFreeman#265 - Obv 3 / Rev BFreeman#266 - Obv 4 / Rev BFreeman#267 - Obv 4 / Rev C 1861 date '6' varieties: 'LCW' refers to the engraver's initials appearing on the rock under Britannia: 1874 obverse die varieties (KM#748.2 and KM#754): Variety published in 2004 by I W P Draycott: Regular reverse B has 158 border teeth, the A points directly at a border tooth, legend is close to the border.The new variant reverse B2 has only 155 border teeth, the A points to right of border tooth, legend is away from border.This variety is paired with obverse 2. # 462C
Price: 22 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Composition: Bronze
Year: 1863
Color: BN
Fineness: 0.5
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: 748.2
Country/Region: England
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
