1/2 Cent

€47,834.00
IssuerPenang
Year1810
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Cent/Pice (0.005)
CurrencyDollar (1786-1826)
CompositionCopper
Weight4 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1826
Reference(s) Singh#SS 26, KM#12, C#291.1
Obverse descriptionBritish East India Company coat of arms with supporters. Lion rampant holding a crown between its fore paws above shield. Date Below. Beads around border.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringAUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIÆ 1810
(Translation: Under the auspice of the king and senate of England 1810)
Reverse descriptionArabic inscription within wreath of lily cups running clockwise.
Reverse scriptArabic
Reverse letteringڤولو ڤينڠ
(Translation: Penang Island)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1810  - -
1810  - Proof -
Catalog ID9437557340
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