What is a 1952 Australian halfpenny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1952 half penny from Australia.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
$1 | $3 | $6 |
$20 |
$55 |
$145+ |
Values are in Australian Dollars
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
Australia
halfpenny
George VI
1952
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The obverse features the bare head of King
George VI facing left, with the surrounding
legend: 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX
FIDEI DEF.'
images courtesy of TDK APDC
Notes:
Last King George VI Australian halfpenny.
Dot after 'A' in 'AUSTRALIA' (Perth mint mark).
Monarch | King George VI |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 5.67 grams |
Diameter | 25.5 mm |
Composition | bronze |
Minted | Perth, Australia |
Mintage | approx. 1,831,000 |
Scarcity | harder for period |
Obverse | Thomas H. Paget |
Reverse | George Kruger Gray |
1952 Australian
halfpenny specifications
1952 Australian
halfpenny design
The 1952 Australian halfpenny reverse
shows a kangaroo in motion facing right,
with the words 'AUSTRALIA' above,
and 'HALF PENNY' below.
Below the kangaroo is the date, with KG
below the tail, and a star below the nose.
The retail value of a 1952
Australian halfpenny can
range from $1 to over $145,
depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |