1/2 Cent

Issuer Penang
Year 1810
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Cent/Pice (0.005)
Currency Dollar (1786-1826)
Composition Copper
Weight 4 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to 1826
Reference(s) Singh#SS 26, KM#12, C#291.1
Obverse description British 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIÆ 1810
(Translation: Under the auspice of the king and senate of England 1810)
Reverse description Arabic inscription within wreath of lily cups running clockwise.
Reverse script Arabic
Reverse lettering ڤولو ڤينڠ
(Translation: Penang Island)
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage 1810 - -
1810 - Proof -
Numisquare ID 9437557340
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