British Coins Halfpenny 1862 Queen Victoria "Bun Head"

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British Coins Halfpenny 1862 Queen Victoria
Victoria Halfpenny "Bun Head" 1860-1894

Obverse: The "Bun head" obverse features the portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, with the inscription "VICTORIA D.G. BRITT: REG: F.D." around the perimeter (Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of Britain's, Defender of the Faith). The border consists of long teeth, and the teeth sit inside a narrow raised rim.
The bronze "bun head" issue was designed by Leonard Wyon.

Reverse Design: Seated Britannia facing right, holding a shield and trident, a lighthouse to her left, a ship at sea to her right with the word "HALF PENNY" above, and the date below.
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge: Smooth

Years: 1860-1874.
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling = 1/480 Pound.
Metal: Bronze.
Weight: 5.7 g.
Diameter: 25.4 mm.
Thickness: 1.3 mm.
Shape: Round.



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