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Half Penny 1939 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Without any real explanation, the 1939 halfpenny became the only non-commemorative coin to have two different designs circulating in the same year. In late 1939, the 782 000 minted 'roo' halfpennies were released into circulation.
Half Penny 1939 value
The value of a Half Penny 1939 Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- MS-60 to MS-65
- MS-66 to MS-70
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-61 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 - Old Reverse | $65.90 | $111 | $127 | $180 | $295 | $527 |
| 1939 - Kangaroo Reverse | $425 | $575 | $732 | $1,360 | $1,660 | $3,450 |
| Variety | MS-66 | MS-67 | MS-68 | MS-69 | MS-70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 - Old Reverse | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 - Kangaroo Reverse | - | - | - | - | - |
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Varieties
Old Reverse
Kangaroo Reverse
Errors and varieties from the community
| Die errors and varieties | ||
|---|---|---|
| #312 | Half Penny 1932 - Die crack on last A of Australia | - |
| #313 | Half Penny 1932 - Die crack on tail | - |
Mintage
- Half Penny 1939 - Old Reverse : 4,670,000 - (proof: 100)
- Half Penny 1939 - Kangaroo Reverse : 782,000
Specifications - Half Penny 1939 - Old Reverse
- Mint: Melbourne
- Alloy: 97% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin
- Weight: 5.67g
- Diameter : 25.5mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Thomas H. Paget, Reverse: W. H. J. Blakemore
Specifications - Half Penny 1939 - Kangaroo Reverse
- Mint: Melbourne
- Alloy: 97% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin
- Weight: 5.67g
- Diameter : 25.5mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Thomas H. Paget, Reverse: George Kruger Gray
Last update : Sunday, June 30, 2024
