Victoria - Half Penny 1899 - Great Britain

Country: Great Britain, Queen Victoria.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1899 (1895-1901) 
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD)
Metal: Bronze
Weight: 5.2 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Mintage: 12,108,000
Grade: F12 
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 08-01-1969
References: KM# 789, Sp# 3962

Obverse:
Old crowned and veiled portrait ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria facing left, legend around.

Lettering:
VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT·REGINA·FID· DEF·IND·IMP·
T.B.

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

Engraver: Thomas Brock

Reverse:
Seated figure of Britannia right, trident in left hand, shield bearing the Union flag in right, denomination around, date in exergue, sea behind

Lettering:
HALF PENNY
1899

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).

Referencia : KM# 789, Sp# 3962

Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...

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