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½ Penny - George VI With "King and Emperor"; Large Head
| Nickel brass | 4.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1947 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1822-1969) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#14257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Jamaica.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JAMAICA
HALF PENNY
1940
INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI
Translation: Both Indies serving one.
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Large Head) 1938-1947 from Jamaica is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was introduced in 1938, just a year before Jamaica gained its independence from Great Britain, and it remained in circulation until 1947, when the country became a republic. This coin is a symbol of Jamaica's transition from a British colony to an independent nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (With "King and Emperor"; Large Head) 1938-1947 coin.
