Wednesday 14 January 2015

Rajah Charles Brooke Quarter Cent Coin

In this article, you can find Rajah Charles Brooke Quarter Cent coin prices, images, issued years and mintage info. He only make his own coin starting from 1870, although he have been on the throne since 1868. His earlier coins followed the previous design on James Brooke Copper coins.

The copper coins with the denominations of 1/4, 1/2 and 1 Cent were minted by R. Heaton & Sons, Birmingham. These coin followed the previous design on James Brooke Copper coins. The date 1870 appeared on the reverse, although the coins were not actually issued till the following year.

1/4 cent
Rajah Charles Johnson Brooke 1/4 cent coin
The coin obverse show Head of Charles Brooke facing left; around, "C. BROOKE RAJAH". The coin reverse show 1/4 CENT within a laurel wreath; around above, SARAWAK; below, Year.

Technical Specifications:
Denomination: 1/4 Cent
Issued By: Charles Johnson Brooke, Sarawak
Year: 1870, 1896H
Shape: Round
Material: Copper
Dimensions: 18 mm (Diameter)
Weight: 9.203 g
Coin Edge:Plain
Mint: Smith & Wright, Birmingham, England; H-Heaton Mint
Artist: ?
References: KM#4.


Sarawak Rajah Charles Brooke 1/4 cent coin price:
Year Mintage Note V.Fine E.Fine Uncirculated Proof
1870 unknown - 30 60 250 625
1896H 283,112 - 15 30 180 625

*Price in US Dollar