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1/2 Penny 1869 [Jamaica]

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1/2 Penny 1869 [Jamaica]
  • Country: Jamaica
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 5.7 g
  • Mintage: 192,000 pcs.
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Composition: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 1/2 penny (half penny)
  • Currency unit: Penny
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Designer: obverse: Leonard Charles Wyon; reverse: George William de Saulles
  • Reference: KM# 16
  • Diameter: 25 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part, the coat of arms of Jamaica, framed by a border of dots. Along the lower arc, the inscription in English: 'HALF PENNY', with the country name 'JAMAICA' above, separated by rosettes. The edge of the coin features elements in the form of denticles.
  • Obverse
    In the central part, within a circle of dots, the left-facing profile of the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Victoria. From left to right along the rim, the text in English, separated by rosettes: 'VICTORIA QUEEN 1869'. Along the rim are raised denticulated elements.

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