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Elizabeth II halfpenny, 1962
Elizabeth II halfpenny, 1962
Overview
Museum number
RMM 2913
Country
United Kingdom
Ruler
Elizabeth II
Object name
coin
currency
currency
Denomination
halfpenny
Date
1962
Design
Obverse
wreathed portrait of Elizabeth II to right
inscription: + ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F: D:
inscription: + ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F: D:
Reverse
three-masted sailing ship
inscription: HALF PENNY
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
5.40g
Acquisition
Acquired from
Despatch, 22.8.1991
References
Standard reference
F487