Straits Settlements, Victoria (1837-1901), steel die for the reverse of a Half-cent, 1845 (Pr.3; Tan SSC2), EAST INDIA COMPANY 1845 around wreath, HALF CENT in centre, all retrograde, on a circular steel shank with two indentations on sides, 35 mm. high, 38 mm. diameter, CALCUTTA MINT engraved on side of shank, the design a little rusty, otherwise in very good order
Straits Settlements, Victoria (1837-1901), steel die for the reverse of a Half-cent, 1845 (Pr.3; Tan SSC2), EAST INDIA COMPANY 1845 around wreath, HALF CENT in centre, all retrograde, on a circular steel shank with two indentations on sides, 35 mm. high, 38 mm. diameter, CALCUTTA MINT engraved on side of shank, the design a little rusty, otherwise in very good order

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Straits Settlements, Victoria (1837-1901), steel die for the reverse of a Half-cent, 1845 (Pr.3; Tan SSC2), EAST INDIA COMPANY 1845 around wreath, HALF CENT in centre, all retrograde, on a circular steel shank with two indentations on sides, 35 mm. high, 38 mm. diameter, CALCUTTA MINT engraved on side of shank, the design a little rusty, otherwise in very good order