½ Penny - George VI 1951-1952 front ½ Penny - George VI 1951-1952 back
½ Penny - George VI 1951-1952 photo
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½ Penny - George VI

 
Bronze 2.92 g 21.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955)
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1951-1952
Value
½ Penny (1⁄480)
Currency
Pound (1932-1955)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.92 g
Diameter
21.1 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 1973
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#15372
Rarity index
25%

Reverse

Value written within sprigs, hole in center, name around outside, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
HALF PENNY
1951

Engraver: Royal Mint Engravers

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the transition period when Zimbabwe was still known as Southern Rhodesia, and it features the image of King George VI, who reigned until 1952, when he passed away and was succeeded by his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1951  480000 - - - - - -
1952  480000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - George VI 1951-1952 coin.