1948 Y. Penny Die Crack Through Penny, 8 and Kangaroo's Tail in VF

1948 Y. Penny Die Crack Through Penny, 8 and Kangaroo's Tail in VF

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Weight: 9.4500 Grams
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Condition: Used
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1948 Y. Penny Die Crack Through Penny, 8 and Kangaroo's Tail in Very Fine Condition

This 1948 Australian “Y.” Penny is a copper coin from the George VI era. It shows a clear die crack through the word PENNY. The crack continues into the 8 in the date. It then reaches the kangaroo’s tail. Die-crack varieties like this are popular. They are easy to identify. They also show how working dies wore down over time.

Product Specifications

  • Year: 1948 Y.
  • Composition: Copper
  • Diameter: 30.8 mm
  • Weight: 9.45 grams
  • Region of Origin: Australia
  • Monarch: George VI
  • Mintage: Unknown and considered scarce
  • Grade: Very Fine Condition