½ Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; without "F:D:") 1953-1955 front ½ Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; without "F:D:") 1953-1955 back
½ Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; without "F:D:") 1953-1955 photo
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½ Penny - Elizabeth II 1st Portrait; without "F:D:"

 
Bronze 5.67 g 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1953-1955
Value
½ Penny (1⁄480)
Currency
Pound (1788-1966)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5.67 g
Diameter
25.5 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#4205
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Kangaroo leaping right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
KG
1953
HALF PENNY

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Plain

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