½ Penny - George VI
| Bronze | 5.67 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1939 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
At centre within a circle of beads, the words ONE HALF PENNY in three lines above a plain scroll; around the circle of beads, COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA . 1938
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
ONE
HALF
PENNY
• 1938 •
Designer: William Henry James Blakemore
Edge
Plain
Comment
All 1938 proof denominations had an original mintage of 100 pieces. The threepence was the only one to have sold out. The majority of these mintages were sold abroad, particularly in the United States Of America. 78 coins of the 100 half pennies minted were sold, the rest presumably melted down and destroyed.
1939 proof half pennies were struck under the same regulations as in the year before, with a mintage of 100 pieces. In both years, these half pennies were sold for one shilling over face value. (1s 1/2d)
Interesting fact
The 1938-1939 Australian bronze ½ penny coin featuring George VI is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Australia. The coin was minted during the reign of King George VI, who was the monarch of Australia at the time, and it was produced during a period of economic depression in the country. Despite the economic challenges, the coin was still widely used and circulated, and it remains a valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1938-1939 coin.
