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½ Farthing – Ceylon

Standard circulation coins
Context
Year: 1837
Country: Sri Lanka Country flag
Issuer: Ceylon
Period:
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Ruler: William IV
Currency:
Pound
(1828—1869)
Demonetization: 31 December 1869
Total mintage: 1,935,300
Material
Diameter: 18 mm
Weight: 2.36 g
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard724
Numista: #24357

Obverse

Inscription:
GULIELMUS IIII DEI GRATIA.

1837
Translation:
William IV by the Grace of God.

1837
Script: Latin
Language: Latin

Reverse

Inscription:
BRITANNIAR: REX: FID: DEF:
Translation:
King of the Britains, Defender of the Faith.
Script: Latin
Language: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mints

NameMark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)—

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1837—1,935,300
⭐ Rare