Product Details
1947 Y. Halfpenny Variety Partial Split Planchet Flaw in Very Fine Condition
This 1947 Australian “Y” Halfpenny is a notable variety coin. It shows a partial split planchet error. This is a mint-made defect. It can happen when the copper blank is stressed before striking. It can also happen during striking. Coins like this attract collectors who like error varieties. This is most true when the split is clear. It also helps when it reaches into the main design.
Product Specifications
- Year: 1947
- Composition: Copper
- Weight: 5.57 grams
- Diameter: 25.5 mm
- Region of Origin: Australia
- Monarch: George VI
- Mintage: Listed as unknown and considered scarce for this variety
- Grading: Very Fine Condition
Variety Notes (Split Planchet)
- Obverse: Partial split running from the rim into King George VI’s hair area
- Reverse: Partial split running from the rim toward the top of the kangaroo
