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I just got a 1955 half penny, but PCGS states 1955(p), I didn't know any 1955 and 1959 half penny were from Perth Mint. PCGS made a mistake? I also checked their website, there are 11 of them in this grade marked 1955(p).  Edited by ADMISLSE
10/12/2012 12:10 am
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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The 1955 1/2 penny was apparently struck in Perth according to
Maccas but doesn't have a mintmark
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Australia
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Valued Member
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Sel 691
There is no DOT after 'HALFPENNY' , I think Stevo is right
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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1955 was made in Perth as far as I know and doesn't have a mintmark.
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Quote:
1955 was made in Perth as far as I know and doesn't have a mintmark. This is correct. |
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United States
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Stupid question from someone who doesn't know much about Australian coinage. If it is a 1/2 penny, why does the holder say 1/2D? I was thinking that it represented the switch to decimal currency, but didn't that happen in the '60s? Thanks for any answers.
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Pillar of the Community
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d is to penny as $ is to dollar basically.
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"d" is the traditional symbol for the pre-decimal penny. "p" is used for the decimal penny.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The modern penny has a long history with roots in the denarius. One artifact of this lineage is that the penny was abreviated with a "d."
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Rennicks reference 43rd ed., page 31: "1955 P HALFPENNY. 9.43 (million) * Dot after HALFPENNY - Perth Mint" Edited by sel_69l
10/12/2012 9:39 pm
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Maccas book 19th edition page 78 Quote:
Although it doesn't have a mint mark, the 1955 half penny was also struck at the Perth Mint |
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Thanks guys. It's the little things like this that keep the hobby interesting. If it weren't for this forum, I would know nothing about Australian coinage. Thanks again.
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Posted 10/12/2012 12:38 am
