© Chiefa Coins
© Chiefa Coins
½ Anna Crescent opens to left; Mint Sport
| Copper-nickel | 2.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Period | Dominion (1947-1956) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1949-1951 |
| Value | ½ Anna (1⁄32 PKR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1948-1960) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Size | 19.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Crescent moon and star, value below
Lettering:
HALF
ANNA
Edge
Plain
Comment
Note by http://www.chiefacoins.com :"In 2011 Half Anna dated 1949 with and without dot coin, having moon facing left were seen. These are considered as mint sport."
"First seen in September 2010, Mint sport, unlisted in Krause publications. Crescent on left 1951"
"First seen in August 2014, Mint sport, unlisted in Krause publications. Crescent on left 1951 with coin alignment"
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Anna coin was designed by the renowned British artist and designer, George Kruger Gray, who was also responsible for designing several other coins and stamps for Pakistan during the 1940s and 1950s.
