Jamaica ½ penny, 1938 - 1947

Information

NumberKM# 31
CountryJamaica
PeriodPound (1869 - 1969)
RulerGeorge VI
CurrencyJamaican pound
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination½ penny
Year1938 - 1947
Edge typeSmooth
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionNickel-Brass
Weight (g)4.4
Diameter (mm)22.5
Thickness (mm)1.5

Obverse:

½ penny 1938 - 1947, Jamaica

Crowns  Royal family 

Description
George VI (King of the United Kingdom)

Legend
GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA
PM

Creators: Percy Metcalfe (PM)

Reverse

½ penny 1938 - 1947, Jamaica

Coat of arms 

Legend
HALF PENNY
JAMAICA

Creators: Percy Metcalfe (PM)

Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1947960.000++-$ 3.25
1945960.000++
1942960.000+-
1940960.000++
1938960.000++


Collection

1947$ 3.25  
1945$ *****  
1942$ *****  
1940$ *****  
1938$ *****  
Offers
-user1945 $ 3.05-user1940 $ 4.83-user1947 $ 8.93-user1947 $ 9.16-user1940 $ 11.21