United Kingdom ½ penny, 1953

Information

NumberKM# 882
CountryUnited Kingdom
PeriodQueen Elizabeth II (1953 - 1967)
RulerElizabeth II
CurrencyPound sterling (pre-decimal)
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination½ penny
Year1953
Edge typeSmooth
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionBronze
Weight (g)5.66
Diameter (mm)25.4
Thickness (mm)1.3

Obverse:

½ penny 1953, United Kingdom

Royal family 

Description
Elizabeth II (Queen of the United Kingdom)

Legend
ELIZABETH II DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REGINA F:D:
M G

Creators: Mary Gillick (M.G.)

Reverse

½ penny 1953, United Kingdom

Ships 

Description
Sailing ship

Legend
1953
HALF PENNY
HP

Creators: Thomas Humphrey Paget (HP)

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Mintage

MintMintage
UNCBUProof
United Kingdom, London8.926.000?40.000


Collection

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