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½ Penny 1895-1901 [Great Britain]

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½ Penny 1895-1901 [Great Britain]
  • Country: Great Britain
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 5.7 g
  • Metal: Bronze
  • Composition: Cu-Al-Ni
  • Denomination: ½ Penny
  • Currency: Penny
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Reference: KM# 789
  • Diameter: 25.5 mm
  • Reverse
    The central part of the reverse features a relief image of Britannia, the personified symbol of Great Britain. To her left and right is the English inscription: 'HALF PENNY'. The year of mintage, 1896, is below. The edge of the coin is decorated with toothed elements.
  • Obverse
    The central part features a left-facing profile portrait of Queen Victoria. Around the edge is the text: 'VICTORIA DEI.GRA.BRITT.REGINA.FID.DEF.IND.IMP.', which translates from English as 'Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of Britain, Empress of India, Defender of the Faith'. The edge of the coin is decorated with toothed elements.

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