½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Arms without supporters) 1955-1963 front ½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Arms without supporters) 1955-1963 back
½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Arms without supporters) 1955-1963 photo
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½ Penny - Elizabeth II Arms without supporters

 
Nickel brass 4.5 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Jamaica
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1955-1963
Value
½ Penny (1⁄480)
Currency
Pound (1822-1969)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Thickness
1.65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#4133
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Jamaica.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JAMAICA
HALF PENNY
1957
INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI

Translation: Both Indies serving one.

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Arms without supporters) 1955-1963 from Jamaica is that it was the first coin to feature the image of Queen Elizabeth II without her crown or supporters (the floral emblems on either side of the shield). This design change was a departure from the traditional depiction of the monarch on Jamaican coins and was a nod towards a more modern and simplified design.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1955  1440000 - - - - - -
1957  600000 - - - - - -
1958  960000 - - - - - -
1959  960000 - - - - - -
1961  480000 - - - - - -
1962  960000 - - - - - -
1963  960000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Arms without supporters) 1955-1963 coin.