1831 UK Great Britain King William IV 1/2 Half Penny d Rare Copper Colonial Coin

Description

½ Penny - William IV
Features
Country
United Kingdom
King
William IV
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1831-1837
Value
1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480)
Currency
Pound sterling (
1158-1970
)
Composition
Copper
Weight
9.45 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
12-31-1869
Number
N# 12809
References
KM# 706,  Sp# 3847
Obverse
Uncrowned portrait of King William IV facing right, legend around, date below.
Lettering:
GULIELMUS IIII DEI GRATIA
1831
Translation:
William the Fourth by the Grace of God
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, legend around and national flower emblems in exergue.
Lettering:
BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:
Translation:
King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Edge
Plain
Comments
The standard weight of these pieces was 48 to the pound avoirdupois (1/3 ounce or 145.8 grains).