Distinctive feature Re-engraved
Edge Plain
Face value 1/2 penny
Metal Copper
Quantity minted 48 000
Rarity NC - Uncommon
Year of issue 1842
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Country: Gibraltar, Great Britain (Queen Victoria)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1842/1 (1841-1861) overdate
Value: 2 Quarts (1/12)
Currency: Real (1802-1861)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 10 g.
Diameter: 27.8 mm
Grade: VG
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Mintage: 48,000 (Scarce)
References KM# 3
Obverse:
Portrait of Queen Victoria facing to left, legend around and date below.
Lettering:
VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:
1842/1 (overdate)
Engraver: William Wyon
Reverse:
Castle with key below.
This design is part of the Gibraltarian Coat-of-Arms.
Lettering:
GIBRALTAR
TWO QUARTS
Edge:
Plain.
Reference : KM# 3
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India