Ceylon (1597-1972) ½ Farthing - George IV, 1828 – 1830

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ceylon (1597-1972) Ceylon (1597-1972)
Currency Pound (1828 – 1869)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Farthing
Year 1828 – 1830
Ruler George IV (1820–1830)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.36
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized 31 December 1869

Description

½ Farthing from Ceylon (1597-1972). Issued from 1828 to 1830. Struck in Copper. Measures 18 mm and weighs 2.36 g.

Obverse
Laureate portrait of King George IV left, date below, legend around. (George the Fourth by the Grace of God)
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia facing right, holding trident in left hand, shield bearing the Union flag in right, legend around, national flower emblems in exergue. (King of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f Comment Frequency
1830  8.8M — KM#704.1 (Rev A) Proof 10%
1830  — — KM#704.2 (Rev B; large date) 39%
1830  — — KM#704.2 (Rev B; small date) 5%
1830  — — KM#704.2 (Rev B) Proof
1828  7.7M € 16,00 KM#704.1 (Rev A) 58%
1828  — — KM#704.1 (Rev A) Proof
1828  — — KM#704.2 (Rev B) 8%

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