1/2 Cent - Edward VII

Issuer East Africa
Year 1909
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Cent (0.005)
Currency Rupee (1906-1920)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 1.94 g
Diameter 20.2 mm
Thickness
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#6a, Schön#1a
Obverse description The central hole is between a crown at the top and the face value at the bottom. On the sides, two stylized lines run from the bottom of the coin to the edge of the cross. The legend is inserted between the line and the scroll, on both sides of the coin.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR HALF CENT
Reverse description 2 pairs of elephant tusks with the value on top and the date on the bottom.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering EAST AFRICA & UGANDA PROTECTORATES 1/2 1909
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1909 - - 900 000
Numisquare ID 7824715430
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