Product Details
1943 Halfpenny Variety Planchet Flaw Metal Peel in Very Fine Condition
If you collect Australian pre-decimal coins, the 1943 Halfpenny is a useful variety to study. It often shows clear planchet flaws, also called metal peels. These are mint-made defects. They happen when a copper strip or blank has a weak spot. During striking, a thin layer can lift or flake off. They differ from later damage because they blend into the strike and show the same wear pattern.
Product Specifications
- Year: 1943
- Region of Origin: Australia
- Monarch: George VI
- Composition: Copper
- Diameter: 25.5 mm
- Weight: 5.67 grams
- Mintage: Unknown (variety not separately recorded)
- Grade: Very Fine Condition
Variety notes
A planchet flaw metal peel appears on the reverse between “HALF” and “PENNY.” On the obverse, there are a few larger metal peels on King George VI’s neck and just below it. This makes it a strong piece for collectors who focus on mint errors and flawed planchets
