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Very Rare
½ Penny - Victoria 2nd portrait 2nd type
The ½ Penny - Victoria 2nd portrait 2nd type is a British ½ Penny issued 1874–1894 by the Royal Mint. Composition: Bronze. Weight: 5.67 g. Diameter: 25.56 mm.
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Year | 1874–1894 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Face value | 1p |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Halfpenny |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1969 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.670g |
| Diameter | 25.6mm |
| Thickness | 1.60mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Obverse
Second wreathed portrait ('Bun Head') of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around. Script: Latin
Reverse
Seated 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 Script: Latin
Copper content
Gross troy oz
0.1823
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx)
£0.06
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