Edward VII - Half Penny 1902 - Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom
King: Edward VII (1901-1910)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1902 (1902-1910)
Mintage: 13,672,900
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 shilling (1/480 LSD)
Composition: Bronze
Grade: F12
Weight: 5.3 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 793, Sp# 3991

Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King Edward VII right, legend around.

Lettering: EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:  DES

Translation: Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: George William de Saulles

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

Lettering:
HALF PENNY
1902

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).

Riferimento : KM# 793, Sp# 3991

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Collezione : Edward VII - King Emperor (1901-1910) of United Kingdom & British India