Jersey 1888 1/24 Shilling Extra Fine (EF40)

Jersey 1888 1/24 Shilling Extra Fine (EF-40)

The monetary system of the States of Jersey differs slightly from the standard British coinage, despite using the pound-shilling-pence framework, as they preferred to express values as fractions of a shilling rather than with pence. In the British system, 1 shilling equals 12 pence, thus 1/24 shillings would equal 1/2 penny.

Obverse: Crowned bust of Victoria facing left, with the legend around, and a star below.
Reverse: A pointed shield bearing three lions separates the date, with the denomination below, and legend above.

Specifications:
Monarch: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 5.6 g
Diameter: 36 mm
Edge: Plain
Die Axis: ↑↑
Mint: Royal Mint, London, United Kingdom
Mintage: 120,000