Product Details
1944 Halfpenny George VI – Low Mintage in About Uncirculated Condition
Secure a rare piece of Australian wartime numismatic history with this scarce 1944 George VI Halfpenny. Minted during World War II, this coin is popular with collectors. Only 729,000 were made, so it is hard to find. Strikingly preserved in About Uncirculated (aUNC) condition, this bronze coin keeps much of its original mint lustre. It also shows sharp detail, making it a standout in any Australian Commonwealth coin collection.
Key Rarity & Value Factors
- Wartime Low Mintage: Fewer than 750,000 coins were struck in 1944. This makes it one of the scarcer George VI dates.
- Melbourne Mint Strike: Struck at the Melbourne Mint with no mint mark, serving as a historic artifact of Australia's home-front war effort.
- Exceptional Grade: Finding bronze halfpennies in aUNC condition is incredibly difficult, as most entered heavy circulation. This coin features strong visual appeal and minimal wear.
- Investment Potential: With an estimated catalogue value of $175.00, this coin offers excellent long-term value for serious numismatists.
Product Specifications
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- Year of Issue: 1944
- 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. 729,000 (low mintage)
- Eye Appeal: Excellent mint lustre with sharp, well-defined fields
- Grade / Condition: About Uncirculated (aUNC)
- Estimated Retail / Catalogue Value: $175.00
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