Victoria - Half Penny 1861/81 - Great Britain (Overdate)

Country: Great Britain, Queen Victoria.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1861/81 Overdate (1860-1874) 
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD)
Metal: Bronze
Weight: 5.6 g.
Diameter: 25.4 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Mintage: 51,118,400
Grade: AU55 (Die Crack Obverse)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 08-01-1969
References: KM# 748.2 / Sp# 3956 (Four berries, without LCW)

Obverse:
Second wreathed portrait ('Bun Head') of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around.

Lettering: VICTORIA D:G: BRITT:REG:F:D:

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith.

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon.

Reverse:
Seated figure of Britannia right, trident in left hand, shield bearing the Union flag in right, denomination around, date in exergue, sea behind with lighthouse on left and ship on right.

Lettering:
HALF PENNY
1861

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon.

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
The standard weight of these pieces was 80 to the pound avoirdupois (1/5 ounce or 87½ grains).

Reference : KM# 748.2 / Sp# 3956

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...

Collection : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India