½ Cent, Sierra Leone

½ Cent, Sierra Leone, 1964 obverse image½ Cent, Sierra Leone, 1964 reverse image
½ Cent coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Sierra Leone flagSierra Leone
  • Years of Minting:
    1964
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
½ Cent Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$19.49

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:

Portrait of Sir Milton Margai facing right.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Value in number divides two fishes, around, the value in letters, name of the country and date. Ethmalosa Fimbriata, the Bonga shad, is an important fish resource in coastal lagoons.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

½ Cent Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

·SIERRA LEONE· HALF CENT·1964

Reverse:

UNITY·FREEDOM·JUSTICE ·SIR MILTON MARGAI·

½ Cent Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc)

Size

½ Cent sizes
  • Weight:2.85 g
  • Diameter:20.3 mm
  • Thickness:1.25 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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