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1/2 Cent - Victoria
| Issuer | Straits Settlements |
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| Year | 1889-1891 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing diademed and crowned effigy of Queen Victoria, her hair styled in flowing waves gathered into a chignon at the nape of the neck and secured with a ribbon. The small state crown sits atop the head. The circular legend reads VICTORIA to the left and QUEEN to the right, divided by the portrait, with a beaded border surrounding the entire field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Large fractional numeral 1/2 occupies the centre of the coin within a raised beaded circle, denoting the half cent denomination. The legend STRAITS SETTLEMENTS arcs across the upper field outside the beaded circle, while HALF CENT and the date appear along the lower arc, all separated by raised dots. A toothed outer border frames the entire design. |
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