Edward VIII pattern halfpenny, 1937
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Ruler | Edward VIII (1936) |
| Object name | coin pattern |
| Denomination | halfpenny |
| Date | |
| Design |
position:obverse
summary:uncrowned portrait of Edward VIII to left
inscription:EDWARDVS VIII D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP.
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position:reverse
summary:three-masted sailing ship
inscription:HALF PENNY~1937~
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| Designer |
obverse:Thomas Humphrey Paget
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reverse:Thomas Humphrey Paget
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| Mint |
Tower Hill
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| Material | |
| Dimensions |
edge:plain
weight:5.68 g
die axis:360
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| Acquisition | Deputy Master's office (Tower Hill) |
| Acquisition date | |
| Acquisition note | |
| Archive reference | Royal Mint File 2/214/1 |
| Specimen reference | |
| Standard reference | Peck 2368 Giordano P2a |
| General comments | on long-term loan to British Museum since 7 March 1973 (Royal Mint File 3/099/104) |