1957 halfpenny value - UK - rough seas
United Kingdom
halfpenny
QEII 1957
rough seas
What is a 1957 British halfpenny coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1957 half penny from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £0.05 | £0.10 | £0.20 | £0.70 | £1.50 | £2+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
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The obverse features the laureate bust of
young Queen Elizabeth II facing right,
with the surrounding legend:
'ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F:D:'
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
Waves are visibly rougher and more active than
'calm seas' variant, as per later years.
| Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 5.67 grams |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Comp | bronze |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 39,672,000 (inc
varieties) |
| Scarcity | rough seas: easier variant |
| Obverse | Mary Gillick |
| Reverse | Thomas Humphrey Paget |
1957 United Kingdom
halfpenny specifications
rough seas
1957 United Kingdom
halfpenny design
rough seas
Close-up images
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The 1957 United Kingdom halfpenny
reverse shows a depiction of Sir Francis
Drake's galleon, the 'Golden Hind'.
The words 'HALF PENNY' are above
the main design, and the date is below.
primary varieties: 'calm seas', and 'rough seas'
The retail value of a
1957 'rough seas' British
half penny can range from
£0.05 to over £2, 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 |