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Proof Coin - 1/2 Cents, Straits Settlements, 1932
Reg. No: NU 13954
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- Summary:
- Proof 1/2 Cents, Issued by Straits Settlements, Malaysia, Penang, Malacca, Singapore, 1392
Minted by Royal Mint, London - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 18 mm (Width), 18 mm (Length) |
| Weight: | 2.907 g (Weight) |
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| Tagged with: | british empire coins, british commonwealth and empire coins |
| Themes this item is part of: | Edgar Bertram Mackennal, Sculptor (1863-1931), Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Malaysia |
| Tertiary Classification: | proof strikes |
| Series: | Straits Settlements |
| DateEra: | 1932 AD |
| Denomination: | 1/2 Cent |
| Obverse Description: | Crowned and draped bust of the King facing left, the King is wearing the Imperial Crown and the ermine Robe of State, the Collar of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, and the Badge of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath; around, GEORGE V KING EMPEROR; on bust truncation, the artist's initials, BM |
| Reverse Description: | At centre within an inner circle of beads, 1/2 / CENT; around within outer circle of beads, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS 1932 |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Square with rounded corners |
| Material: | Bronze |
| Issued By: | Straits Settlements (Malaysia), 1932 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1932 |
| Artist: | Sir Bertram Mackennal, Great Britain, 1911 |
| References: | KM#37 |
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