Straits Settlements ½ Cent - Victoria, 1872 – 1883

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Straits Settlements Straits Settlements
Currency Dollar (1845 – 1939)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Cent
Year 1872 – 1883
Ruler Victoria (1837–1901)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.66
Diameter (mm) 23
Thickness (mm) 1.4
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Cent from Straits Settlements. Issued from 1872 to 1883. Struck in Copper. Measures 23 mm and weighs 4.66 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust facing left
Reverse
Denomination within beaded circle, date lower right
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf unc Comment Frequency
1883  2.7M — — — 25%
1875  — — — — Proof 1.3%
1875 W — — — — Proof 0.7%
1874  — — — — Proof 1.3%
1873  — — — — 19%
1872  — — — — Proof 3%
1872 H 5.6M € 11,00 € 11,00 € 350,00 60%
1872 H — — — — Proof 1.3%

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