Description

Queen Victoria Reign, 1837-1901.

Young Head Copper Coinage, 1838-60.

1844 Half-Farthing.

Obverse: First uncrowned portrait of Queen Victoria left.

Engraver: William Wyon.

Legend: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:

Reverse: Central crowned denomination above date with rose, thistle and shamrock below date.

Royal Mint (tower Hill), London: 6,451,000.

Weight: 2.36g, 18mm.

Catalogue: Spink#3951.

Grade: Fine, with hairline scratch, reverse VF.