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50 Cents - Edward VII
| Issuer | Straits Settlements |
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| Year | 1902-1905 |
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| Value | 50 Cents (0.50) |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned and draped bust of King Edward VII, wearing the Imperial State Crown and robes of state adorned with floral and foliate ornaments at the collar. The effigy, engraved by G.W. de Saulles, is rendered in high relief with fine sculptural detail. The circular legend reads EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR along the upper periphery, flanked by a beaded border. The engraver's initials DES appear in small lettering at the base of the truncation. |
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| Obverse lettering | EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR |
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| Mintage | 1902 - - 148,000 1902 - Proof - 1903 - - 193,000 1903 - close '3' in date variety, mintage incl. in date above - 1903 - Proof - 1905 B - close '5' in date variety, mintage incl. above - 1905 B - raised - 498,000 1905 B - raised; Proof - |
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