1/2 Cent - Victoria (1870 - 1901)
Features
| Denomination | 1/2 Cent |
| Catalog Number | KM# 91 |
| Weight (g) | 2.35 |
| Diameter (mm) | 18.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.43 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon
Lettering:
VICTORIA
QUEEN
Description:
Queen Victoria facing left within circle.
VICTORIA
QUEEN
Description:
Queen Victoria facing left within circle.
Reverse
Lettering:
CEYLON · HALF · CENT
· 1870 ·
Description:
Tree within circle.
CEYLON · HALF · CENT
· 1870 ·
Description:
Tree within circle.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 3,040,000 | Common | |
| 1870 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1890 | 400,000 | Common | |
| 1890 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1891 | 1,000,000 | Common | |
| 1891 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1892 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1895 | 4,040,000 | Common | |
| 1895 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1898 | 4,000,000 | Common | |
| 1898 | Proof | Rare | |
| 1901 | 2,020,000 | Common |