© Museum Victoria
© Museum Victoria
½ Penny - George VI without "IND:IMP"
| Bronze | 5.67 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1949-1952 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Kangaroo leaping to right with the year above the denomination below and the country name above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
KG
1949
HALF PENNY .
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmarks:No dot = Melbourne Mint, Perth Mint (1951 only)
Dot after "PENNY" = Perth Mint
PL after "PENNY" = Birmingham or London, there is no way to distinguish.
