1/2 Cent Madras mint

Issuer Penang
Year 1825-1828
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Cent/Pice (0.005)
Currency Dollar (1786-1826)
Composition Copper
Weight 4.9 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 1.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Singh#SS 27, SS 28, KM#13, C#291.2
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 1825 - - 145 000
1828 - - 414 000
Numisquare ID 6918259230
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