Product Details
1943 Australian Halfpenny - George VI Pre-Decimal Coin (aUNC Condition)
Add a remarkable piece of World War II history to your numismatic collection with this 1943 Australian Halfpenny. Struck during peak wartime output, this Melbourne-minted King George VI pre-decimal coin is well preserved. It grades About Uncirculated (aUNC), with sharp original detail and bright, attractive lustre. Whether you collect vintage Australian coins or want a special historic keepsake, this bronze halfpenny is a standout. It is an exceptional find for its grade.
Product Specifications
- Year of Issue: 1943
- Era / Century: 20th Century
- Material / Composition: Bronze (97% copper, 2.5% zinc, 0.5% tin)
- Diameter: 25.5 mm
- Thickness: 1.6 mm
- Weight: 5.67 grams
- Nationality / Country of Origin: Australia
- Monarch: King George VI
- Denomination: Halfpenny (1/2d)
- Mint Mark: Melbourne Mint (No Mint Mark – distinguished from the Perth and Calcutta/Bombay variants)
- Obverse Description: Bare head of King George VI facing left with legend GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP. (Designer: Thomas Humphrey Paget, 'HP' initials)
- Reverse Description: A leaping kangaroo faces left, with “AUSTRALIA” above and the date and denomination below. Designed by George Kruger Gray (initials “KG”)
- Mintage: Approx. 41,025,000
- Eye Appeal: Excellent mint lustre with sharp, well-defined fields
- Grade / Condition: About Uncirculated (aUNC)
- Estimated Retail / Catalogue Value: $20.00
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