Summary
Bronze coin; Denomination: Halfpenny
Royal Mint, London
George VI (1936-1952)
British coins (and those of the Empire and Commonwealth dominions) included within the royal title "IND: IMP:" - Emperor (or Empress) of India. from the reign of Queen Victoria until late in the reign of King George VI. In 1947 India became independent and all coining dies had to be changed. It was 1949 before the title was removed from the UK coinage. This coin is a proof-of-record strike of the first issue without the title IND: IMP:.
Obverse Description
Bare head of the King facing left; below neck in small letters, HP (T. Humphrey Paget); around, GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX FIDEI DEF:
Reverse Description
Three-masted sailing ship (the Golden Hind) to left; behind in small letters HP (T. Humphrey Paget); around above, HALF PENNY; below, 1949
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Date Issued
1949 AD
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
25 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.629 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Peck, C. W. 1970. English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum., Peck 2449 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 4118 Pages
