1962 UK Half Penny – Elizabeth II Bronze Coin – Ship Design – Vintage British ½d

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📝 Description:

Original 1962 Half Penny from the United Kingdom, issued during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

This pre-decimal bronze coin shows the Queen’s young portrait on the obverse and the famous three-masted ship on the reverse.

Specifications:

Year: 1962

Denomination: Half Penny (½d)

Country: Great Britain

Metal: Bronze

Weight: 5.67 g

Diameter: 25.4 mm

Orientation: Medal alignment (↑↑)

Edge: Plain

References: KM# 896, Sp# 4158

Demonetized: 1 August 1969

Obverse:

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend:

+ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:

Designed by Mary Gillick.

Reverse:

Depicts a detailed three-masted ship sailing left with HALF PENNY above and 1962 below.

Condition: Please see the photos for actual condition — you’ll receive the exact coin pictured.

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🟤 A timeless piece of British history, ideal for collectors of pre-decimal coins or those building a full Elizabeth II date set.

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