1942 'I' HALFPENNY


Obverse:King GEORGE VI - Design by Thomas H. Paget.
Legend: GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP.
Reverse:Kangaroo - Design by George Kruger Gray.
Legend: AUSTRALIA - HALF PENNY - 1942
Edge:Plain Edge.
Weight:5.67 grams (87.5 grains).
Size:25.5 mm (diameter).
Composition:Bronze - 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin
Mintage:6,000,000 - Bombay, India.
Mintmarks:I under head on obverse.

Valuation :
1942 I HALFPENNY

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Proof
20020.501314307512512,000

Notes:

Proof restrikes of this coin exist. See the special article.

Known Varieties & Errors:

  1. Large denticles around rim on reverse instead of beads. (Value: $3 - Fine, 1974)

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