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½ Penny - George V smaller portrait
| Bronze | 5.67 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1928-1936 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 August 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#4004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia right, trident in left hand, shield bearing the Union flag in right, denomination around, date in exergue, sea behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF PENNY
1933
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of these pieces was 80 to the pound or one fifth ounce avoirdupois (87½ grains).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1928-1936 George V ½ Penny coin is that it was the first coin to feature a smaller portrait of the king, which was introduced as a cost-saving measure during a time of economic uncertainty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 20935200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 25680000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 12532800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 | 16137600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 14448000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 | 10560000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 7704000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 12180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 23008800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - George V (smaller portrait) 1928-1936 coin.
