The British 1830 Half Farthing, designed under William Wyon, featured King William IV and was minted primarily for use in British colonies like Ceylon. The British 1830 Half Farthing reflected imperial control and the need for precise small change in colonial economies. Struck in copper, its low value highlighted the economic disparities within the empire.
The British 1830 Half Farthing was introduced as William IV came to the throne, marking a shift from George IV’s reign. Wyon’s clean, neoclassical design on the British 1830 Half Farthing emphasized royal authority and efficiency. The British 1830 Half Farthing served both practical and symbolic imperial roles.