1/2 Penny - Hide and De Carle 1857 Melbourne, Victoria

Issuer Victoria
Year 1857
Type Emergency coin
Value 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Pound sterling (1788-1900)
Composition Copper
Weight
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Andrews#232 to 234, R#224 to 226, Gray#108, 108a,b
Obverse description Lion centre, text around
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HIDE & DE CARLE ELIZABETH STREET · MELBOURNE · . GROCERS & WINE MERCHANTS .
Reverse description Seated woman holding scales, ship bottom left.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MELBOURNE, VICTORIA. 1857
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1857 - G108 A232/ R224 -
1857 - G108a A233/ R225 -
1857 - G108b A234/ R226 -
Numisquare ID 3889250890
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