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½ Cent - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) | 2.83 g | 20.4 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Caribbean States |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1955-1958 |
| Value | ½ Cent (0.005 BWI$) |
| Currency | British West Indies dollar (1935-1965) |
| Composition | Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 20.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 August 1968 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Denomination above date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH CARIBBEAN TERRITORIES
1
_
2
CENT
1958
·EASTERN GROUP·
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Cent coin from Eastern Caribbean States featuring Elizabeth II (1st portrait) has a unique feature - it has a scalloped shape, unlike the traditional circular shape of most coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1955-1958 coin.