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1/2 Penny 1939 [Zimbabwe / Southern Rhodesia]

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1/2 Penny 1939 [Zimbabwe / Southern Rhodesia]
  • Country: Zimbabwe, Southern Rhodesia
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 2.85 g
  • Mintage: 480,000 pcs.
  • Issue Quality: Uncirculated, Proof
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Designation: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 1/2 penny
  • Currency Unit: Penny
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Artist: Francis Derwent Wood
  • Summary: KM# 14
  • Diameter: 21 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central area, around the central hole, English text: 'HALF PENNY', framed by ornamental patterns. Below it, the year of issue, bordered by dots: 1939. Along the upper edge, the country name in English: 'SOUTHERN RHODESIA'. The coin's edge is decorated with decorative denticles.
  • Obverse
    In the central area, around the hole, a composition consisting of a rose with spears, surmounted by a British crown. To the right, bottom, and left along the rim, English text: 'GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR'. Along the rim is a denticulated relief.

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