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UK Half Penny 1946 coin George VI

$8.00

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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