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½ Penny - George VI With "King and Emperor"; Small Head
1937 year| Nickel brass | 4.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1822-1969) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#9577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Jamaica.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JAMAICA
HALF PENNY
1937
INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI
Translation: Both Indies serving one.
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1937 Jamaican ½ Penny coin is that it features a unique design element - the portrait of King George VI has a small head, which is different from the larger head depiction commonly found on other coins of the same era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 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"; Small Head) 1937 coin.
