© Stack's Bowers
© Stack's Bowers
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1st Portrait; with "F:D:"
| Bronze | 9.45 g | 30.8 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1955-1964 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.45 g |
| Diameter | 30.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.71 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Kangaroo above date and value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
KG
1956
PENNY.
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Designer: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
No extra dots = Melbourne MintOne dot after "PENNY' = Perth Mint
The Queen Elizabeth II series of pre-decimal coins have been issued in Sherwood Sets of all six denominations.
This particular set contains all of the 1962 issues.
