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Coin - 1/2 Penny, Jamaica, 1914
Reg. No: NU 13677
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- Summary:
- 1/2 Penny, Issued by, Jamaica, 1914
Minted by Royal Mint, London - Statement Of Significance:
- From 1834 Imperial silver coins in the denominations of shilling, 6 pence, 3 pence and 3 halfpence were supplied to Jamaica. Copper and bronze coins were unpopular so in 1868 the Governor proposed a coinage in nickel, pence and 1/2 pence were authorised by an Order in Council of 11 November 1869, farthings by a local law in 1880. The coins are actually struck in a nickle bronze (80% copper and 20% nickel).
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 25 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 5.621 g (Weight) |
More information
| 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: | Jamaica |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | Pre-decimal |
| DateEra: | 1914 AD |
| Denomination: | 1/2 Penny |
| Obverse Description: | Within a beaded circle, a crowned and draped bust of the King facing left; around, GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA; below between two beads, 1914 |
| Reverse Description: | Within a beaded circle a shield bearing the arms and crest of the colony, around below on scroll INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI; around, JAMAICA HALF PENNY |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Cupro Nickel |
| Issued By: | Jamaica, 1914 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1914 |
| Artist: | Sir Bertram Mackennal, Great Britain, 1911 |
| References: | KM#25 |
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