1/2 Penny coin from United Kingdom (Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). The coin was circulated in 1937 - 1948 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: United Kingdom
Continents: Europe
Groupings: Western Europe
Denomination: 1/2 Penny
Value: ½ Penny
Type: Standard circulation coins
Year: 1937 - 1948
Numismatic period: Pound sterling (1158 - 1970)
Year demonetized: 08-01-1969
Number of coins: 1
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 26 mm.
Thickness: 1.3 mm.
Weight: 5.67 g.
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Obverse: Uncrowned portrait of King George VI facing left, legend around.
Obverse lettering: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP:HP
Obverse translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Reverse: Three-masted ship sailing left, denomination above, date below.
Reverse lettering: HALF PENNYHP1943
Edge: Plain
ℹ Themes: Boat or watercraft
👑 Kings: George VI (1936 - 1952)
👑 King: George VI