1/2 Penny - George V

Issuer New Guinea
Year 1929
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Pound (1915-1966)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 4 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) George Kruger Gray
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1, Schön#1
Obverse description Crown with hole flanked by sceptres, lettering around
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GEORGIUS V.DG REX ET IND.IMP. +1/2+
(Translation: George V by the grace of god King and Emperor of India)
Reverse description Stylised cross around hole with lettering around
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering TERRITORY OF NEW GUINEA ·HALF·1929·PENNY·
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 1929 - - 25 000
1929 - Proof -
Numisquare ID 5978385980
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