1/2 Cent Madras mint

€21,237.00
IssuerPenang
Year1825-1828
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Cent/Pice (0.005)
CurrencyDollar (1786-1826)
CompositionCopper
Weight4.9 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Singh#SS 27, SS 28#, KM#13, C#291.2
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
Mintage1825  - - 145 000
1828  - - 414 000
Catalog ID6918259230
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