1/2 Penny - George V Trial Strike

€2.00
IssuerNew Guinea
Year1929
TypeCoin pattern
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (1915-1966)
CompositionNickel
Weight
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a round hole
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)George Kruger Gray
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1a
Obverse descriptionCrown with hole flanked by sceptres, lettering around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS V.DG REX ET IND.IMP. +1/2+
Reverse descriptionPattern around hole with lettering around
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTERRITORY OF NEW GUINEA ·HALF·1929·PENNY·
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1929  - Proof - 20
Catalog ID2640716410
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