1/2 Penny - W.J. Taylor Melbourne, Victoria

Issuer Victoria
Year 1851
Type Emergency coin
Value 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Pound sterling (1788-1900)
Composition Copper
Weight 8.4 g
Diameter 28.5 mm
Thickness 1.75 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) W.J. Taylor
In circulation to 1863
Reference(s) Andrews#573, R#538, Gray#277, KM#Tn244
Obverse description Kangaroo seated on tail in grassy field facing right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering MELBOURNE W.J. TAYLOR MEDALIST TO THE GREAT EXHIBITION. 1851
Reverse description Woman seated on rock facing to left holding an olive branch extended in her right hand and resting a staff on her left forearm.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering AUSTRALIA
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage 1851 - A573/R538 KM-Tn244Gray# 277; MC -
Numisquare ID 5808496420
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