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½ Penny - Elizabeth II
1954 year| Bronze | 2.92 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1964) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1954 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1932-1955) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#17068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Value written within sprigs, hole in center, name around outside, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
HALF PENNY
· 1954 ·
Engraver: Royal Mint Engravers
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1954 Elizabeth II ½ Penny coin from Zimbabwe (then known as Southern Rhodesia) is that it was the first coin to feature the image of Queen Elizabeth II, who was just 27 years old at the time. This coin was minted during the early years of her reign, which has now spanned over 70 years.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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