½ Penny - George V Trial Strike
1929 year| Nickel | - | 19 mm |
| Issuer | New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1915-1936) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1929 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1915-1966) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#34082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pattern around hole with lettering around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TERRITORY OF NEW GUINEA
·HALF·1929·PENNY·
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Penny - George V (Trial Strike) 1929 from New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) made of Nickel is that it is a rare and unique coin that was minted as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was produced in limited quantities for testing purposes. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Trial Strike) 1929 coin.
