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The British 1902 Halfpenny is generally the same as all British Halfpennies minted from 1902 to 1910 inclusive.
The exception with the 1902 Halfpenny is on the reverse, where there is "normal tide" and "low tide" variants. You would possibly need both coins side by side to appreciate the difference. The "normal tide" variant shows the sea level above the folds in Britannia's robe at the shin, the "low tide" variant shows the sea level below the folds in Britannia's robe at the shin.
They are made from bronze, weigh 5.67 grams, 26 mm in diameter and have a smooth edge.
The obverse has a right facing, bare headed King Edward VII with beard and moustache. The inscription around the circumference reads - EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP: which is abbreviated Latin for Edward VII, by the Grace of God, King of all the British Territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India.
The reverse has the right facing, seated, robed and helmeted figure of Britannia holding a trident and shield, with the words HALF PENNY around the circumference and the year in the exergue below Britannia.
The obverse was designed by George William de Saulles.
The reverse is a modified design from an earlier design by Leonard Charles Wyon.
Britannia has appeared on various British Coins for over 300 years and symbolises Britain, British patriotism, and, at one stage, Britains' dominance of the seas.
What else can I help you with?
When was Halfpenny - British decimal coin - created?
Halfpenny - British decimal coin - was created in 1971.
What is the sign for a halfpenny?
If you refer to the predecimal British Halfpenny, it was written as 1/2d.
What is the value of a 1917 Gibraltar Halfpenny?
Any Halfpenny coins circulating in Gibraltar in 1917 would have been British Halfpenny coins.
What picture is on the British Halfpenny?
The British Halfpenny coin featured Britannia on the reverse for hundreds of years. The obverse featured the reigning King or Queen.
What is the value of an 1830 British Halfpenny?
There were no 1830 British Halfpennies minted.
What is the value of an 1832 British Halfpenny?
There were no 1832 British Halfpennies minted.
What does the 1950 British Halfpenny look like?
The British 1950 Halfpenny is just about identical to all other British Halfpennies minted from 1949 to 1952 inclusive. See the link below.
Would you buy a 1952 British Halfpenny?
They are neither rare nor valuable. Most coin dealers would be able to sell you a 1952 British Halfpenny.
What is the value of an Edward VII Halfpenny?
It is worth around 100-800 thouand dollars now but you dont see them very often.
What is the value of an 1828 British Halfpenny?
There were no British Halfpennies minted from 1828 to 1830 inclusive.
What British copper coin was minted in the year 1697?
The British copper Halfpenny and the Farthing were both minted in 1697. Both coins are near identical, the Farthing being smaller than the Halfpenny.
Is there a a picture of an 1862 British Halfpenny?
Pictures of a specific coin are difficult to come by. Usually you should be able to find one on eBay, but the picture is withdrawn after the coin is sold. The 1862 British Halfpenny should be almost identical to the 1860 Halfpenny shown. See the link below.
