1/2 Penny - George V

€1.00
IssuerNew Guinea
Year1929
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (1915-1966)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight4 g
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#1, Schön#1
Obverse descriptionCrown with hole flanked by sceptres, lettering around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS V.DG REX ET IND.IMP. +1/2+
(Translation: George V by the grace of god King and Emperor of India)
Reverse descriptionStylised cross around hole with lettering around
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTERRITORY OF NEW GUINEA ·HALF·1929·PENNY·
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1929  - - 25 000
1929  - Proof -
Catalog ID5978385980
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