1/2 Penny - George V - Modified portrait (1925 - 1927)
Features
Denomination | 1/2 Penny |
Catalog Number | KM# 824 |
Weight (g) | 5.7 |
Diameter (mm) | 25.5 |
Thickness (mm) | 1.4 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Bronze |
Not Magnetic | |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Demonetized | |
Demonetized | 1969-08-01 |
Obverse
Engraved by Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Lettering:
GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX FID:DEF:IND:IMP:
BM
Description:
King George V facing left.
GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX FID:DEF:IND:IMP:
BM
Description:
King George V facing left.
Reverse
Lettering:
HALF PENNY
1926
HALF PENNY
1926
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1925 | Not Common | ||
1926 | 6,712,000 | Not Common | |
1926 | Proof | Very Rare | |
1927 | 15,590,000 | Not Common | |
1927 | Proof | Very Rare |