Issuer | Nigeria |
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Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-1963)
|
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1959 |
Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
Currency | Pound (1918-1973) |
Composition | Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) |
Weight | 3.78 g |
Diameter | 21 mm |
Thickness | 1.48 mm |
Shape | Round with a round hole |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | 1973 |
Number | N# 5867 |
References |
KM# 1,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
Schön# 32 And 5 more volumes.
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes. |
Multilingual legends with British crown on top
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
ONE HALFPENNY
Translation: ½ penny
Six-pointed star, the Emblem of Nigeria (1952-1960) with a hole in the middle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FEDERATION OF NIGERIA
1959
Smooth
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Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||
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1959 | 52 800 000 | $ 0.91 | $ 0.95 | $ 1.60 | $ 2.50 | $ 2.60 | 99% | |||||||
1959 | 6 031 | 1.6% | Proof |
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Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price |
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Katz Auction 96 Lot 2136 |
23 Sep 2023 | 1959 | UNC |
USD 103.30
(EUR 95.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 84 Lot 2319 |
27 May 2023 | 1959 | UNC |
USD 98.95
(EUR 91.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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