Summary
Bronze coin; Denomination: Halfpenny
Royal Mint, London
George V (1911-1936)
Since George V died on 20 January 1936 but coins continued to be struck in his name until the coronation of George VI, it is probable that this coin was struck during the short reign of Edward VIII.
Obverse Description
Bare head of the King facing left; below on neck truncation in small letters, B.M. (Bertram MacKennal); around, GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:
Reverse Description
Britannia seated facing right on a rock wearing a helmet and flowing robes; she holds a trident and rests her right hand on a shield which bears the combined crosses of the Union Flag; around, HALF PENNY; in exergue, 1936
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1936 AD
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Issued By
HM King George V, England, Great Britain
Since George V died on 20 January 1936 it is probable that this coin was struck during the short reign of Edward VIII. -
Mint
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Artist
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
25 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.61 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 4058 Pages
