Coins and Australia - Penny 1951 - Australian pre-decimal coins price guide and values

Penny 1951 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values

Penny 1951 - Australian coin
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Penny 1951 value

The value of a Penny 1951 Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.

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Variety VG F VF EF aUNC UNC CHU GEM
1951 - PL $0.45$0.95$1.75$5.70$12.20$33.40$93.40$114
1951 $0.45$1.00$2.10$10.70$15.10$33.40$100$123
1951 - Y. $0.45$1.90$4.20$17.80$34.60$86.70$369-

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Varieties

Y.

A dot is visible after Penny.

Penny 1941 dot - Perth Mint Pre-decimal coin

PL

PL is visible after Penny. The initials PL refer to the Latin term Pecunia Londinii which translates as Money of London. Also acceptable, and possibly more accurate, is the alternate Latin phrase Percussa Londinio which translates as Struck at London.

Penny 1951 PL - London Mint Pre-decimal coin

Errors and varieties from the community
Miscellaneous / Unclassified
#107 Penny 1951 - Double 195 -
#59 Penny 1951 - Mis Strike -
#123 Penny 1951 - Partial Collar -

Mintage

  • Penny 1951 : 45,514,000
  • Penny 1951 - Y. : 12,888,000
  • Penny 1951 - PL : 18,000,000

Specifications - Penny 1951

  • Mint: Melbourne
  • Alloy: 97% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin
  • Weight: 9.45g
  • Diameter : 30.8mm
  • Engraver: Obverse: Thomas H. Paget, Reverse: George Kruger Gray

Last update : Wednesday, February 7, 2024

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