½ Penny - Elizabeth II 1st Portrait; with "F:D:", Australia

Main information

Country:
Australia
Years of Minting:
1959-1964
Period:
n/a
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Edge:
Smooth
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
Royal Mint, Melbourne, Australia (1872-1969), Perth Mint, Australia (1899-date)

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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Kangaroo leaping right.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

George Kruger Gray

Obverse

Description:

1st portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing a laurel with "F:D:" added to the legend.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Mary Gillick

Edge

Description:

Smooth

Obverse:

+ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:

Reverse:

AUSTRALIA KG 1959 HALF PENNY

Composition

Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin)

Size

Weight:5.67 g
Diameter:25.5 mm
Thickness:1.3 mm
Edge:Smooth

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½ Penny - Elizabeth II 1st Portrait; with "F:D:", Australia

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