Lot #514: UK 1909 Half Penny Coin - Edward VII - Britannia with Trident

Obverse: Features the "Uncrowned Portrait" of King Edward VII facing right, designed by George William de Saulles. The inscription reads EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: (Edward VII, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India). Reverse: Features a seated Britannia facing right, wearing a Corinthian helmet and holding a trident. Her right hand rests on a shield bearing the Union Flag. The inscription reads HALF PENNY with the date 1909 in the exergue at the bottom. Unlike the earlier "Victorian" issues, the Edwardian halfpenny does not feature a lighthouse or ship in the background, opting instead for a cleaner, more focused depiction of Britannia. This design established the visual standard for the denomination until decimalization. The 1909 United Kingdom halfpenny was struck during the final full year of the reign of King Edward VII. These bronze coins are a classic representation of the Edwardian era, produced by the Royal Mint just before the transition to the House of Windsor. Dimensions: Bronze. 25.5 mm. 5.67 g. Pickup category timeslot {A}