1963  'Y.' PENNY


Obverse:Queen Elizabeth II - Design by Mary Gillick.
Legend: ELIZABETH. II. DEI. GRATIA. REGINA. F: D: +
Reverse:Kangaroo - Design by George Kruger Gray.
Legend: AUSTRALIA - PENNY - 1963
Edge:Plain Edge.
Weight:9.45 grams (145.8 grains).
Size:30.8 mm (diameter).
Composition:Bronze - 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin
Mintage:Circulation: 10,258,560 - Perth.
Proofs: 1,100
Mintmarks:Dot after Y of PENNY on reverse.

Valuation :
1963 Y. PENNY

Very
Good
FineVery
Fine
Extra
Fine
Almost
Uncirc.
UncircBrilliant
Uncirc.
Proof
20020.300.50136812750

Notes:

The collector proof version of the 1963 halfpenny was released as part of a 2 coin Perth proof set.

Known Varieties & Errors:

 

Lightweight - portion of rim missing.
Values
FineVery
Fine
19983
Upset Alignment between obverse & reverse.
Values - 90° upset (3 O'Clock)
FineVery
Fine
19965
Off-center mis-strike.
Values - 10% off-set
Extra
Fine
199920

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