Title:
Australia Penny (Kangaroo reverse)
Description:
Coin shown is an Australian pre-decimal bronze penny with the kangaroo reverse. Visible legend at top: ”AUSTRALIA”. Visible denomination at bottom: ”PENNY”. Central design: a leaping kangaroo facing left with a small Commonwealth Star (star motif) on the right field. Brown/bronze tone with circulation wear, spotting, and surface marks; raised rim with denticles/beading near the border. No packaging present; no barcode visible on the item.
This reverse type matches the Australian penny (kangaroo reverse) used on issues from the late-1930s through 1964 (pre-decimal Australian pound era). Standard specifications for this coin type are commonly listed as bronze composition (copper with small zinc and tin), plain edge, ~30.8 mm diameter, and about 9.45 g weight. The reverse designer for the kangaroo penny type is George Kruger Gray; obverse designer depends on monarch/year (not visible in the provided image).
Year/date is not visible in the provided photo (the date is normally on the obverse for this type). To determine the exact year, a clear image of the obverse (monarch portrait side) is required.
This reverse type matches the Australian penny (kangaroo reverse) used on issues from the late-1930s through 1964 (pre-decimal Australian pound era). Standard specifications for this coin type are commonly listed as bronze composition (copper with small zinc and tin), plain edge, ~30.8 mm diameter, and about 9.45 g weight. The reverse designer for the kangaroo penny type is George Kruger Gray; obverse designer depends on monarch/year (not visible in the provided image).
Year/date is not visible in the provided photo (the date is normally on the obverse for this type). To determine the exact year, a clear image of the obverse (monarch portrait side) is required.
Country:
Australia
Year:
1950
Material:
Bronze
Denomination:
1 penny
Weight:
9.45
Diameter:
30.8
Edge:
Plain
Designers:
George Kruger Gray
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Date Added:
2025-12-27 11:35:22
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$29.80
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-12-27
Date Added:
2025-12-27 11:35:22
