1953 Halfpenny Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN', Obverse 2 - Cross at bead)
Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
1953United KingdomObverse 2 - Cross at bead; see comments
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1953 Halfpenny Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN', Obverse 2 - Cross at bead) is a United Kingdom Halfpenny coin struck in 1953 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 8,926,000 were minted. Its estimated value in Very Fine is £0.60, from the Numista catalogue (October 2026). It is rated 2/10 for rarity (common). It is struck in bronze, weighs 5.67 g and measures 25.4 mm across.
Denomination
Halfpenny
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
8,926,000
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 catalogue, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1953 Halfpenny (Elizabeth II) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 8,926,000 is the 35th lowest of 106 circulation Halfpenny coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1953 Elizabeth II Halfpenny
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Halfpenny Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN', Obverse 2 - Cross at bead) (this page) | 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…) | 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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