1916 halfpenny value - Australia
What is a 1916 Australian halfpenny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1916 half penny from Australia.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| $1.00 | $3.50 | $11 |
$65 |
$180 |
$425+ |
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 V
1916 i
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The obverse features the robed and crowned
bust of King George V facing left, with the
surrounding legend: 'GEORGIVS V
D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:'
images courtesy of TDK APDC
Notes:
'I' mintmark below scroll (Calcutta mint).
Extremely rare 'Indian Quarter Anna mule' variety
exists, worth over $50,000 in lower grades.
| Monarch | King George V |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 5.67 grams |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Composition | bronze |
| Minted | Calcutta, India |
| Mintage | approx. 3,600,000 |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | Sir E.B. Mackennal |
| Reverse | W.H.J. Blakemore |
1916 Australian
halfpenny specifications
1916 Australian
halfpenny design
The 1916 Australian halfpenny reverse
shows an inner beaded circle with
'ONE HALF PENNY' above a small scroll.
The surrounding legend reads:
'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA',
with the date below.
The retail value of a 1916
Australian halfpenny can
range from $1 to over $425,
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 |