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Half Penny 1942 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Half Penny 1942 value
The value of a Half Penny 1942 Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- Adjectival
| Variety | VG | F | VF | EF | aUNC | UNC | CHU | GEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | $2.30 | $6.50 | $13.40 | $54.30 | $109 | $242 | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| 1942 - Y. | $0.50 | $1.35 | $3.80 | $21.70 | $39.20 | $119 | $395 | $508 |
| 1942 - I | $0.50 | $1.00 | $2.10 | $14.20 | $28.10 | $64.30 | $428 | $635 |
| 1942 - I - Long Reverse Denticles | - | - | - | - | $68.00 | $389 | - | - |
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Varieties
Y.
A dot is visible after Half penny, but no dot before.
I
I mint mark is visible under the lower scroll on reverse to indicate that the coin was produced at the Bombay mint in India.
Dots are also visible before AND after Half penny.
Proof
I - Long Reverse Denticles
Short (normal) Reverse Denticles
Long Reverse Denticles
Errors and varieties from the community
| Die errors and varieties | ||
|---|---|---|
| #197 | Half Penny 1942 - Die crack at the bottom of the king | - |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | ||
|---|---|---|
| #314 | Half Penny 1942 - Long Reverse Denticles and Dropped last A of Australia | - |
Mintage
- Half Penny 1942 : 720,000
- Half Penny 1942 - Y. : 4,334,400
- Half Penny 1942 - I : 6,000,000
- Half Penny 1942 - I - Long Reverse Denticles : n/a
Specifications - Half Penny 1942
- Mint: Melbourne
- Alloy: 97% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin
- Weight: 5.67g
- Diameter : 25.5mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Thomas H. Paget, Reverse: George Kruger Gray
Last update : Monday, January 29, 2024
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