What is a 1939 Australian halfpenny coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1939 CoA half penny from Australia.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
$0.90 | $1 | $5 |
$25 |
$70 |
$155+ |
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
KGVI 1939
CoA reverse
The 1939 'CoA' 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.
primary varieties: 'CoA reverse',
and 'Kangaroo reverse'
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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
F:D:IND:IMP.'
images courtesy of TDK APDC
Notes:
Last Australian halfpenny with 'CoA' reverse design.
Monarch | King George VI |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 5.67 grams |
Diameter | 25.5 mm |
Composition | bronze |
Minted | Melbourne, Australia |
Mintage | approx. 4,670,000 |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | Thomas H. Paget |
Reverse | W.H.J. Blakemore |
1939 Australian
halfpenny specifications
CoA reverse
1939 Australian
halfpenny design
CoA reverse
The retail value of a 1939
'CoA' Australian halfpenny
can range from $0.90 to over
$155, 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 |