Ceylon (1597-1972) ½ Farthing - William IV, 1837
Information
Country
Ceylon (1597-1972)
Ceylon (1597-1972)
Currency
Pound
(1828 – 1869)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Farthing
Year
1837
Ruler
William IV
(1830–1837)
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 in 1837. Struck in Copper. Measures 18 mm and weighs 2.36 g.
- Obverse
- Uncrowned portrait of King William IV right, legend around, date below. (William the Fourth by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Seated figure of Britannia facing right, holding a shield and trident, legend around, national flower emblems in exergue. (King of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1837 | 1.9M | € 56,00 |
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