½ Penny, New Zealand

½ Penny, New Zealand, 1859 obverse image½ Penny, New Zealand, 1859 reverse image
½ Penny coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    New Zealand flagNew Zealand
  • Years of Minting:
    1859
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Token
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
½ Penny Reference Price

Reference Price

$44.99-$139.00

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

½ Penny Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Female seated holding scales and cornucopia, ship and sea in background

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

n/a

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

½ Penny Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

JAMES WALLACE GROCER &C WELLINGTON

Reverse:

1859

½ Penny Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper

Size

½ Penny sizes
  • Weight:n/a
  • Diameter:28 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Smooth

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