1/2 Cent - Edward VII

€34,067.00
IssuerEast Africa
Year1909
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Cent (0.005)
CurrencyRupee (1906-1920)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight1.94 g
Dimensions20.2 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound with a round hole
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#6a, Schön#1a
Obverse descriptionThe 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 scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR HALF CENT
Reverse description2 pairs of elephant tusks with the value on top and the date on the bottom.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEAST AFRICA & UGANDA PROTECTORATES 1/2 1909
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1909  - - 900 000
Catalog ID7824715430
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