1928 Halfpenny George V (smaller portrait)
Worth about £0.64 in circulated condition. 20,935,200 were minted, the 67th lowest of any circulation Halfpenny.
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Is the 1928 Halfpenny (George V) rare?
67th/ 105
Its circulation mintage of 20,935,200 is the 67th lowest of 105 circulation Halfpenny coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1928 George V Halfpenny
Photo: NumistaCirculationsmaller portrait£0.64
Mintage 20,935,200
1928 Halfpenny George V (smaller portrait) (this page)
- Photo: NumistaProofsmaller portrait
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1928 Halfpenny George V Proof (smaller portrait)
George V Halfpenny by year
About the 1928 Halfpenny George V (smaller portrait)
The 1928 George V smaller portrait coin is a notable piece in the numismatic landscape of the United Kingdom, representing an era of transition in British coinage. Struck at the Royal Mint located at Tower Hill, this coin features a reduced-size bust of King George V, which was introduced in 1928 as part of a broader effort to modernise British coin designs. The coin's bronze composition adds to its durability and appeal, while its circulation condition reflects the everyday use it experienced during its time. For collectors, this piece serves not only as a representation of early 20th-century British currency but also as a reminder of the monarchy's influence on numismatic artistry during a period of significant social and economic change.
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