Great Britain Victoria 1844 1/2 Farthing NGC MS63 BN Brown Toning KM# 738 (41)

Great BritainVictoriaCOPPER 1844 1/2 FarthingGRADED NGC MS63 BN Brown ToningKM# 738Obverse : First uncrowned portrait ('Young Head') of Queen Victoria facing left, legend aroundLettering: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britons Defender of the FaithEngraver: William WyonReverse: Central crowned denomination above date with rose, thistle and shamrock below date. Originally struck for use in Ceylon with only a Tudor rose below the date (see below), from 1842 they were made legal tender in the UK and produced with the three national flower emblems below the date. The standard weight of these pieces was 1/12 ounce avoirdupois (36.5 grains), leading to much criticism that they were far too small a denomination. The series lasted until 1869 when the coin was demonetized, the last date issued for circulation being 1856.  Please check out my other listings and we will be happy to combine in one package ! YOU WILL RECEIVED THE SAME COIN AS PICTURED. ALL COINS ARE AUTHENTIC AS DESCRIBED. Listed with ExportYourStore.com