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Here we have a 1942 Australian One Half Penny But unlike some of the other Half Penny pieces I have this one is slightly different, I wonder if it is not common and therefor worth slightly more. On the front, underneath the bust of George VI on the right hand side there is the letters HPto the left hand side , but not directly under the bust, the is the letter I, which is in line with all the other writing surrounding the coin? Can someone advise please?   Edited by smithersjones
01/12/2010 10:52 am
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"HP" are the initials of the designer of the obverse, T.H. Paget. You'll find those initials on any British / Imperial coin that used this portrait.
"I", however, is the mintmark; this coin was struck in India (Bombay, to be precise). You'll also notice the denticles around the rim of the reverse look different, and there are two dots, one on either side of the words HALF PENNY; these too are characteristic of the Indian-made coins.
I'd grade this one somewhere around Fine (again, my grading is a but fuzzy, because the picture's a bit fuzzy). CV for a 1942-I halfpenny is AU$1.
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I'd grade this one somewhere around Fine (again, my grading is a but fuzzy, because the picture's a bit fuzzy). CV for a 1942-I halfpenny is AU$1. Yes my photo's do leave a lot be desired I admit that. Fine is OK with me. Quote:
"I", however, is the mintmark; this coin was struck in India (Bombay, to be precise). You'll also notice the denticles around the rim of the reverse look different, and there are two dots, one on either side of the words HALF PENNY; these too are characteristic of the Indian-made coins. Does this make the coin any more valuable? |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Something to look for in the 1942-I ha'pennies is the scarcer "long denticle" variety, also known as "type D reverse". |
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DV, was the "apparent large-small-large design" deliberate, or hub doubling?
TThanks,
Dick
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Bedrock of the Community
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Dick, The "long-denticles", Type D was a reverse design change that was scare for 1942, common for 1943. The link above the photo explains all.  |
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DV, cheers mate. Ive had a closer look at mine (along with the link) and I am sure that mine is NOT the long denticle type. I have attached another photo for you to give me your opinion please? cheers  |
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 Type C (short denticle) reverse |
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kurt, I read that interesting link, and got to wondering if the lont, (tall) denticles were meant to be used on the '43, only, and due to what ever reason, they had to re-work a 43 hub, and change the 3 to a duece, for production commitments.
S&J, I think my comment might cover your question, and at the same time give grounds for my opinion.
Dick
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01/15/2010 2:34 pm
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