| Issuer | Ceylon (1597-1972) |
| Year | 1837 |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Value | 1/2 Farthing (1⁄1920) |
| Currency | Pound (1828-1869) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.36 g |
| Dimensions | 18 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 31 December 1869 |
| Reference(s) | KM#724, Sp#3849 |
| Obverse description | Uncrowned portrait of King William IV right, legend around, date below. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | GULIELMUS IIII DEI GRATIA.
1837 (Translation: William the Fourth by the Grace of God) |
| Reverse description | Seated figure of Britannia facing right, holding a shield and trident, legend around, national flower emblems in exergue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | BRITANNIAR: REX: FID: DEF: (Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith) |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1837 - - 1 935 300 |
| Catalog ID | 4174695900 |
| Comments |
