Issuer |
Australia
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Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1959-1964 |
Value | ½ Penny = 1⁄24 Shilling = 1⁄480 Pound |
Currency | Pound (1910-1966) |
Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) |
Weight | 5.67 g |
Diameter | 25.5 mm |
Thickness | 1.3 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Number | N# 3149 |
References |
KM# 61, ![]() And 5 more volumes. ![]() And 2 more volumes. |
1st portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing a laurel with "F:D:" added to the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:
Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith
Kangaroo leaping right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
KG
1959
HALF PENNY
Smooth
Royal Mint, Melbourne, Australia (1872-1969) | |
. | Perth Mint, Australia (1899-date) |
Mintmarks:
One dot after "PENNY" = Perth Mint
No dots = Melbourne Mint
The Queen Elizabeth II series of pre-decimal coins have been issued in Sherwood Sets of all six denominations.
This particular set contains all of the 1962 issues.
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Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||
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Undetermined | |||||||||||||
1959 | 10 166 000 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.94 | $ 1.10 | $ 2.80 | $ 5.90 | 26% | Melbourne Mint | ||||
1959 | 1 506 | 0.4% | Melbourne Mint; Proof | ||||||||||
1960 | 1 509 | 0.19% | Melbourne Mint; Proof | ||||||||||
1960 | 17 812 000 | $ 0.15 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 1.20 | $ 6.60 | 29% | Perth Mint | |||||
1960 | 1 030 | 0.4% | Perth Mint; Proof | ||||||||||
1961 | 1 040 | 0.14% | Melbourne Mint; Proof | ||||||||||
1961 | 20 183 000 | $ 0.57 | $ 0.57 | $ 0.92 | $ 1.70 | $ 3.30 | 38% | Perth Mint | |||||
1961 | 1 040 | 0.8% | Perth Mint; Proof | ||||||||||
1962 | 1 064 | 0.14% | Melbourne Mint; Proof | ||||||||||
1962 | 10 259 000 | $ 0.64 | $ 1.10 | $ 1.80 | $ 4.20 | 17% | Perth Mint | ||||||
1962 | 1 064 | 0.4% | Perth Mint; Proof | ||||||||||
1963 | 5 042 | 0.05% | Melbourne Mint; Proof | ||||||||||
1963 | 16 410 000 | $ 0.77 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.90 | $ 1.10 | $ 2.00 | $ 3.70 | 30% | Perth Mint | ||||
1963 | 1 100 | 0.5% | Perth Mint; Proof | ||||||||||
1964 | 18 230 000 | $ 0.13 | $ 0.13 | $ 0.81 | $ 0.81 | $ 0.81 | $ 2.00 | 38% | Perth Mint | ||||
1964 | 1 | 0.5% | Perth Mint; Proof |
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Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Price |
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Katz Auction 86 Lot 1674 ![]() |
Jun 10, 2023 | 1963 – Perth Mint | UNC |
USD 39.92
(EUR 38.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232141 Lot 62369 ![]() |
Oct 13, 2021 | Undetermined | UNC |
The lot includes several items. |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232052 Lot 64257 ![]() |
Dec 17, 2020 | Undetermined |
UNC (NGC PR65 Red and Brown) |
USD 109.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231914 Lot 61164 ![]() |
Apr 4, 2019 | Undetermined |
UNC (PCGS PR64 Red) |
USD 198.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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