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Elizabeth II proof halfpenny, 1957

Overview

Museum number

RMM 2889

Country

United Kingdom

Ruler

Elizabeth II

Object name

coin
proof

Denomination

halfpenny

Date

1957

Design

Obverse

wreathed portrait of Elizabeth II to right
inscription: + ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F: D:

Reverse

three-masted sailing ship
inscription: HALF PENNY

Obverse designer

Gillick, Mary

Reverse designer

Paget, Thomas Humphrey

Edge

plain

Die axis

360

Production

Mint

Tower Hill

Material

bronze

Dimensions

Weight

5.57g

References

Standard reference

F478