1/2 Penny - George VI 2nd type

€3,921.00
IssuerNew Zealand
Year1949-1952
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (1840-1967)
CompositionBronze
Weight5.6 g
Dimensions25.4 mm
Thickness1.60 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse: L. C. Mitchell
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#20
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Reverse descriptionA Hei-tiki (ornamental Māori pendant) with Māori ornamental scrolls on each side, legend around, date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNEW ZEALAND HALF PENNY · 1951 ·
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1949  - - 1 766 400
1949  - Proof -
1950  - - 1 425 600
1950  - Proof -
1951  - - 2 342 400
1951  - Proof -
1952  - - 2 400 000
1952  - Proof -
Catalog ID7893978960
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