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1844 United Kingdom Model 1/2 Penny
1844 United Kingdom Model 1/2 Penny
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$33.00 NZD
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This 1844 Model 1/2 Penny is one of the widely circulated pattern pieces produced by Joseph Moore during the mid-1840s when proposals to reform Britain’s heavy copper coinage were under discussion. These popular model coins were privately struck in large numbers and became a familiar novelty of the era.
Attributes:
- Country: United Kingdom
- Year: 1844
- Denomination: 1/2 Penny (Model)
- Composition: Bimetallic — nickel-zinc centre with copper ring
- Diameter: 19.5 mm
- Weight: 1.8 g
These model halfpennies are sought after by collectors for their historical interest and distinctive bimetallic construction, representing an intriguing chapter in the evolution of British coinage.
