Description
1939 Australia Half Penny NGC AU58BN Kangaroo Reverse Type Low Mintage. W93
Mintage 782,000 . Considered Scarce
1939 was the year of change in the design from the words “One Half Penny” to the Kangaroo.
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Common coin |
| Years | 1939-1948 |
| Value | 1/2 Penny |
| Metal | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Obverse
Portrait of King George VI facing left
Lettering: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.
Translation: By the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India
Engraver: Thomas H. Paget,George Kruger Gray.
Reverse
The reverse shows a kangaroo in
motion facing right, with the words ‘AUSTRALIA’ above, and ‘HALF PENNY’ below. Below the
Roo is the date, with KG below the tail. And a star.
Engraver: William H. Blakemore
Edge
Smooth
