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Quarter Penny, South Africa, 1955, Brass
South Africa, 1955, Quarter Penny or Farthing
1953 to 1960 Queen Elizabeth II Series
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Coin Specifications:
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Country |
South Africa |
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Year |
1955(1953-1960) |
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Value |
Quarter Penny or Farthing |
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Metal |
Brass(Copper 0.950, Tin 0.005, Zinc 0.045) |
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Weight |
2.834gm |
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Diameter |
20.2mm |
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Thickness |
1.41mm |
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Engraver |
Mary Gillick (MG) Kruger Gray (KG) |
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Shape |
Round |
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Demonetized |
Yes |
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Obverse |
Portrait of Elizabeth II Regina Lettering: |
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Reverse |
Two Cape-Sparrows standing facing each other. Lettering: |
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Edge |
Smooth |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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1953 |
7,192,911 |
5,000 |
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1954 |
6,567,976 |
3,150 |
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1955 |
11,798,459 |
2,850 |
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1956 |
1,286,585 |
1,700 |
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1957 |
3,065,491 |
1,130 |
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1958 |
5,451,737 |
985 |
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1959 |
1,567,280 |
950 |
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1960 |
1,022,591 |
3,360 |
- Material
- Brass
- Denomination
- 1/4 Penny
- Shape
- Round
- Time
- 1900s
- Object
- Bird