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Elizabeth II halfpenny, 1957
Elizabeth II halfpenny, 1957
Overview
Museum number
RMM 8395
Country
United Kingdom
Ruler
Elizabeth II
Object name
coin
currency
currency
Denomination
halfpenny
Date
1957
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
5.71g
Acquisition
Acquired from
Paul Davies Limited, 22.1.1996
References
Archive reference
Royal Mint File 7/MUS/029/0012
Standard reference
F476