George VI - Half Penny 1952 Perth - Australia

Country: Australia - Commonwealth of Great Britain
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1952 (1949-1952)
Mint: Perth
Mintage: 1,832,000
Value: 1/2 Penny (1/480)
Currency: Pound (1910-1966)
Composition: Bronze
Grade: VF20
Diameter: 25.5 mm
Weight: 5.6 grams
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM # 42, Schön # 29

Obverse:
Portrait of King George VI facing left.

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX FIDEI DEF.
HP

Translation:
By the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas King, Defender of the Faith
HP.

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget.

Reverse:
Kangaroo leaping to right with the year above the denomination below and the country name above.

Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
KG
1952
HALF PENNY 

Engraver: George Kruger Gray.

Edge:
Smooth.

Referenz : KM# 42, Schön# 29

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...

Sammlung : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India