1/2 Penny - Elizabeth II 1st portrait, without `BRITT:OMN`

€5,824.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1954-1970
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionBronze
Weight5.67 g
Dimensions25.4 mm
Thickness1.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Mary Gillick
Reverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
In circulation to1 August 1969
Reference(s) KM#896, Sp#4158
Obverse descriptionYoung laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.  Note: without `BRITT:OMN`
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionThree-masted ship sailing left, denomination above, date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHALF PENNY HP 1958
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1954  - Rev A - 19 375 200
1954  - Rev B -
1955  - - 18 465 600
1956  - Obverse 3 / Rev C - 21 799 200
1956  - Obverse 3 / Rev D -
1956  - Obverse 4 / Rev D -
1957  - Calm Sea - 39 672 000
1957  - Normal Sea -
1958  - Rev E - 66 331 200
1958  - Rev F -
1958  - Rev G -
1959  - - 79 176 000
1960  - - 41 340 000
1962  - - 41 779 200
1963  - - 42 720 000
1964  - - 78 583 200
1965  - - 98 083 200
1966  - - 95 289 600
1967  - Obverse 3 - Normal rim - 146 490 400
1967  - Obverse 4 - Wide rim -
1970  - Proof - 750 400
Catalog ID1840255380
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