Thursday 18 September 2014

1863 Rajah James Brooke 1/4 cent coin

After over 20 years reigned as Rajah of Sarawak, James Brooke order a denominations of 1/4, 1/2 and 1 Cent to be minted in Birmingham. In this article, you can find 1863 Rajah James Brooke 1/4 cent coin prices, images, issued years and mintage info. All coins were minted at the Ralph Heaton and sons Limited (Birmingham Mint Limited). The dies for these coins as well as the later copper coinage of 1870 were engraved by Joseph Moore.

1863 Sarawak coin

The coin reverse show 1/4 / CENT within a laurel wreath; around above, SARAWAK; below, 1863.

James Brooke

The coin obverse show Head of James Brooke facing left; around, J. BROOKE RAJAH.

Rajah James Brooke 1/4 cent coin

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1/4 Cent
Issued By: James Brooke, Sarawak
Year: 1863
Shape: Round
Material: Copper
Dimensions: 18 mm (Diameter)
Weight: 2.298 g
Coin Edge:Plain
Mint: Heaton and Son, Great Britain.
Artist: Joseph Moore - Allan and Moore, Great Britain.
References: KM#1.


1863 Sarawak James Brooke 1/4 coin price:
Year Mintage Note V.Fine E.Fine Uncirculated Proof
1863 unknown - 220 350 900 1400
1863 unknown Bronze - - - 1800

*Price in US Dollar


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