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1917 halfpenny value - Australia

What is a 1917 Australian halfpenny coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1917 half penny from Australia.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
$1.00 $3.50 $11
$60
$170
$400+

Values are in Australian Dollars

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.

Australia

halfpenny

George V

1917 i

1917 Australian halfpenny reverse

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1917 Australian halfpenny obverse

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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:'

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Notes:

 'I' mintmark below scroll (Calcuttu mint).

Monarch King George V
Edge plain
Weight 5.67 grams
Diameter 25.5 mm
Composition bronze
Minted Calcutta, India
Mintage approx. 5,760,000
Scarcity relatively common for period

 

Obverse Sir E.B. Mackennal
Reverse W.H.J. Blakemore


1917 Australian

halfpenny specifications


1917 Australian

halfpenny design

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The 1917 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.

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The retail value of a 1917

Australian halfpenny can

range from $1 to over $400,

depending on grade,

condition, desirability, and

demand.


Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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Grading Terms

VG Very Good
F Fine
VF Very Fine
EF Extremely Fine
aUnc about Uncirculated
Unc Uncirculated