½ Cent, British East Indies

½ Cent, British East Indies, 1810 obverse image½ Cent, British East Indies, 1810 reverse image
½ Cent coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    British East Indies flagBritish East Indies
  • Years of Minting:
    1810
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
½ Cent Reference Price

Reference Price

$3.50-$39.95

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

½ Cent Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Arabic inscription within wreath of lily cups running clockwise.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

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.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

½ Cent Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIÆ 1810

Reverse:

ڤولو ڤينڠ

½ Cent Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper

Size

½ Cent sizes
  • Weight:4 g
  • Diameter:25 mm
  • Thickness:1 mm
  • Edge:Plain

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