Description
½ Penny – George VI
| Country | UK |
|---|---|
| Type | Common coin |
| Years | 1937-1948 |
| Value | 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD) |
| Metal | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.7 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 08-01-1969 |
Obverse
Uncrowned bust of King George VI left
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP:
HP
Translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britons Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Engraver: Humphrey Paget
Reverse
Three-masted ship (Sir Francis Drake’s Golden Hind) sailing left, denomination above, date below
Lettering:
HALF PENNY
HP
1946
Engraver: Humphrey Paget
