1953 Halfpenny Elizabeth II Proof (with 'BRITT:OMN')
Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
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1953 Halfpenny Elizabeth II Proof (with 'BRITT:OMN') is a United Kingdom Halfpenny coin struck in 1953 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 40,000 were minted. It is rated 4/10 for rarity (uncommon). It is struck in bronze, weighs 5.67 g and measures 25.4 mm across.
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
Is the 1953 Halfpenny (Elizabeth II) rare?
Its proof mintage of 40,000 is the 8th lowest of 9 proof 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) | 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') (this page) | 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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