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½ Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; without "F:D:")

Australian bronze halfpenny of Elizabeth II with her first portrait and without “F:D:”, issued from 1953 to 1955. Circulation and proof issues are recorded.

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Issuer: Australia
Period: Pound (1788-1966)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1953-1955
Value: ½ Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; without "F:D:")
Currency: Australia: Pound
Material: Brąz
Size: 25.5 mm
Shape: round
Variants: 6

Key details

Issuer: Australia
Period: Pound (1788-1966)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1953-1955
Value: ½ Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; without "F:D:")

Catalog description

This Australian bronze halfpenny bears Elizabeth II’s first portrait and omits “F:D:”. Issued from 1953 to 1955, it belongs to the first period of her reign while retaining a pre-decimal denomination. Portrait and legend differences help separate successive types. Circulation and very limited proof issues are recorded.

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½ Penny - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; without "F:D:")

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