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½ Penny - George VI With "King and Emperor"; Small Head

Features

Issuer Jamaica
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1937
Value ½ Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Pound (1655-1969)
Composition Nickel brass
Weight 4.5 g
Diameter 22.5 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
9577
References KM# 28
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Pr# 84
Fred Pridmore. Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations to the End of the Reign of George VI 1952. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom (5 volumes).

Series: 1937 series

Obverse

Crowned head of King George VI facing left. Legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA
PM

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Coat of arms of Jamaica. Legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JAMAICA
HALF PENNY
1937
INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI

Translation: Both Indies serving one.

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Edge

Plain

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1937  Photo 960 000 $ 0.31 $ 0.31 $ 2.90 $ 2.90 $ 10 99%
1937  Photo Proof 0.9%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Penny - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Small Head)
Katz
Auction 136
Lot 3612
Internet Archive
28 Aug 2024 1937 AU USD 10.44
(EUR 9.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Penny - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Small Head)
Katz
Auction 114
Lot 2226
Internet Archive
24 Feb 2024 1937 AU USD 25.52
(EUR 22.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Penny - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Small Head)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Penny - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Small Head)
Heritage Auctions
2024 June 16 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61390
Lot 22276
Internet Archive
16 Jun 2024 1937 – Proof UNC
(PCGS PR65)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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