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1953 Halfpenny Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN', Obverse 1 - Cross between…)
Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
1953United KingdomObverse 1 - Cross between beads; see comments
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1953 Halfpenny Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN', Obverse 1 - Cross between…) is a United Kingdom Halfpenny coin struck in 1953 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). No mintage figure has been recorded, so it is not rated for rarity. Its type value in Very Fine is £0.60, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): this issue has not been priced separately. It is struck in bronze, weighs 5.67 g and measures 25.4 mm across.
Denomination
Halfpenny
Type Value
£0.60
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
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Physical Properties
Composition:Bronze
Weight:5.67g
Shape:Round
Diameter:25.4mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Features & Details
RoundBronze
Value source:Numista type value, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Versions of the 1953 Elizabeth II Halfpenny
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Halfpenny Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN', Obverse 2 - Cross at bead) | Circulation | with 'BRITT:OMN', Obverse 2 - Cross at bead | 8,926,000 | £0.60Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1953 Halfpenny Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN', Obverse 1 - Cross between…) (this page) | Circulation | with 'BRITT:OMN', Obverse 1 - Cross between… | — | £0.60Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1953 Halfpenny Elizabeth II Proof (with 'BRITT:OMN') | Proof | with 'BRITT:OMN' | 40,000 | — |
| 1953 Halfpenny Elizabeth II Proof (with 'BRITT:OMN') | Proof | with 'BRITT:OMN' | 2 | — |
Elizabeth II Halfpenny by year
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