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George VI proof halfpenny, 1937

Overview

Museum number

RMM 1759

Country

United Kingdom

Ruler

George VI

Object name

coin
proof

Denomination

halfpenny

Date

1937

Design

Obverse

uncrowned portrait of George VI to left
inscription: GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP.

Reverse

three-masted sailing ship
inscription: HALF PENNY 1937

Obverse designer

Paget, Thomas Humphrey

Reverse designer

Paget, Thomas Humphrey

Edge

plain

Die axis

360

Production

Mint

Tower Hill

Material

bronze

Dimensions

Weight

5.53g

Acquisition

Acquired from

Operative Department, 18.5.1938

References

Archive reference

Accession Register E one of 4053-4056

Standard reference

Freeman 430
Peck 2425