Halfpenny, South Africa, 1943, Brass
South Africa, 1943, Halfpenny(1937 to 1952), King George VI Series – HalfPennies
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Varieties: Two are known
- 1940 No stop after the date
- 1944 The “4” ‘s almost touches
Coin Specifications:
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Country |
South Africa |
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Year |
1943(1937-1952) |
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Value |
Halfpenny, ½ Penny, ½ D |
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Metal |
1942-1952: Brass(Copper 0.950, Tin 0.005, Zinc 0.045) |
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Weight |
5,67gm |
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Diameter |
25.60mm |
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Thickness |
1.76mm |
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Engraver |
Henry Paget (HP) Kruger Gray(KG) |
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Shape |
Round |
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Demonetized |
Yes |
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Obverse |
Portrait of Georgivs VI Rex Lettering: 1937-1947 |
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Reverse |
Sailing ship Lettering: 1937-1950 |
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Edge |
Smooth |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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1937 |
638,256 |
116 |
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1938 |
559,688 |
44 |
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1939 |
270,970 |
30 |
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1940 |
1,534,720 |
None |
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1941 |
2,053,332 |
None |
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1942 |
8,382,326 |
None |
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1943 |
5,135,370 |
104 |
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1944 |
3,920,153 |
150 |
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1945 |
2,356,955 |
150 |
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1946 |
1,021,890 |
150 |
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1947 |
257,903 |
150 |
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1948 |
684,740 |
1,120 |
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1949 |
1,849,981 |
800 |
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1950 |
2,186,158 |
500 |
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1951 |
3,745,970 |
2,000 |
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1953 |
4,174,112 |
15,500 |