Title:
Halfpenny
Description:
Coin identified from images as an Australian pre-decimal Halfpenny dated 1954.
Reverse (as photographed in first image): kangaroo leaping right with legend AUSTRALIA at top and HALF PENNY at bottom; date 1954 below kangaroo; small designer initials “KG” appear below the kangaroo’s tail near the rim; a Federation star appears after the word PENNY.
Obverse (as photographed in second image): laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right; legend around reads “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA” (spacing/dots vary by strike/condition).
The coin appears heavily circulated/oxidized with dark brown patina and surface wear. No retail packaging is shown, and no barcode/UPC/EAN is visible in the provided photos.
Reverse (as photographed in first image): kangaroo leaping right with legend AUSTRALIA at top and HALF PENNY at bottom; date 1954 below kangaroo; small designer initials “KG” appear below the kangaroo’s tail near the rim; a Federation star appears after the word PENNY.
Obverse (as photographed in second image): laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right; legend around reads “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA” (spacing/dots vary by strike/condition).
The coin appears heavily circulated/oxidized with dark brown patina and surface wear. No retail packaging is shown, and no barcode/UPC/EAN is visible in the provided photos.
Country:
Australia
Year:
1954
Mintage:
21962000
Material:
Bronze
Denomination:
½d
Weight:
5.67
Diameter:
25.5
Edge:
Plain
Designers:
Mary Gillick
George Kruger Gray
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Date Added:
2025-12-27 13:56:25
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$5.76
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-12-27
Date Added:
2025-12-27 13:56:25