1851 5/0 Queen Victoria Half Farthing
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The 1851 5/0 Queen Victoria Half Farthing coin, engraved by William Wyon, and made of copper. Weighing 2.36 grams, with a diameter of 18 mm, and featuring a plain edge.
The obverse is first uncrowned portrait ('young head') of queen victoria left, legend around. It reads “VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:”. The reverse is central crowned denomination above date with rose, thistle and shamrock below date. note: 1839-dated issues bear only a rose below date. It reads “HALF FARTHING 1844”.
Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Copper
- Weight
- 2.36 g
- Diameter
- 18 mm
- Edge
- Plain
- Designer
- William Wyon
- Currency
- Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1851 5/0 Queen Victoria Half Farthing made of?
- The 1851 5/0 Queen Victoria Half Farthing is made of copper, weighs 2.36 grams, measures 18 mm in diameter.
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