Title:
Commonwealth of Australia One Half Penny
Description:
Australian pre-decimal halfpenny coin dated 1916. Reverse legend reads ”COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA” around an inner beaded circle with ”ONE HALF PENNY” in three lines and a small scroll beneath; date ”1916” at bottom. Obverse shows crowned and robed bust of King George V facing left with legend (partially visible on the provided photo) consistent with: ”GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:”. The 1916 halfpenny was struck at the Calcutta (India) mint and typically carries an ”I” mintmark under the scroll on the reverse (not clearly visible in the provided image due to wear/toning). Plain edge. Brown/bronze toning with heavy circulation wear and surface spotting.
Country:
Australia
Year:
1916
Mintage:
3600000
Material:
Bronze
Denomination:
½d
Weight:
5.67
Diameter:
25.5
Edge:
Plain
Designers:
W. H. J. Blakemore
Bertram Mackennal
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Date Added:
2025-12-27 11:42:07
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$14.90
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-12-27
Date Added:
2025-12-27 11:42:07
