HALF PENNY, Australia (2)
N1990.13.a-b
Two bronze half pennies. Both might be proof coins. The obverse designs are slightly different. The reverse designs are the same and feature a Kangaroo leaping to the right with a federation star under it's head and the date under it's legs, with 'AUSTRALIA' at the top and 'HALF PENNY.' at the bottom. The mintmark 'KG' is located in the same position opposite the federation star.
[.a] 1942. The obverse features an uncrowned bust of King George VI facing left and the lettering 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.' with the mintmark 'HP' under the bust.
[.b] 1951. The obverse features an uncrowned bust of King George VI facing left and the lettering 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX FIDEI DEF.' with the mintmark 'HP' under the bust.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | N1990.13.a-b |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1970 |
Material
| Bronze/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| diameter | 25mm |
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| thickness | 0.2cm |
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