1853 Halfpenny, Double struck obverse.
$92
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Obverse: First uncrowned portrait of Queen Victoria with her hair tied in a bun.
Engraver: William Wyon.
Legend: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA 1853. (Victoria by the Grace of God).
Reverse: Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, legend around and national flower emblems in exergue.
Legend: BRITANNIAR: REG: FID: DEF: (Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith).
Royal Mint, London, 1559000.
Weight: 9.45g
Diameter: 28.4mm, plain edge.
Catalogue: Spink# 3949, KM#726.
Grade: EF, traces of luster, reverse some stains and verdigris.
