1/2 Penny coin from United Kingdom (Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). The coin was circulated in 1953 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: 1953
Numismatic period: Pound sterling (1158 - 1970)
Year demonetized: 08-01-1969
Number of coins: 1
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 25.4 mm.
Weight: 5.67 g.
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Obverse: Young laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.
Obverse lettering: +ELIZABETH II DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REGINA F:DM·G·
Obverse translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen of all the Britons Defender of the Faith
Reverse: Three-masted ship sailing left, denomination above, date below.
Reverse lettering: HALF PENNY HP1953
Edge: Plain
ℹ Themes: Boat or watercraft
👸 Queens: Elizabeth II (1952 - Now)
👸 Queen: Elizabeth II