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Half Penny 1942 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Half Penny 1942 value
The value of a Half Penny 1942 Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | - | - | $2.30 | $4.60 | $13.70 | $53.20 |
| 1942 - Y. | - | - | $0.75 | $0.75 | $3.80 | $21.30 |
| 1942 - I | - | - | $0.75 | $0.75 | $2.30 | $13.70 |
| 1942 - I - Long Reverse Denticles | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | $157 | $201 | $328 | $1,180 | $1,400 | - | - |
| 1942 - Y. | $51.00 | $98.10 | $164 | $288 | $504 | - | - |
| 1942 - I | $34.00 | $54.00 | $86.90 | $234 | $747 | - | - |
| 1942 - I - Long Reverse Denticles | - | - | $389 | $400 | - | - | - |
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Varieties
Y.
A dot is visible after Half penny, but no dot before.
I
I mint mark is visible under the lower scroll on reverse to indicate that the coin was produced at the Bombay mint in India.
Proof
I - Long Reverse Denticles
Longer denticles on reverse.
Errors and varieties from the community
| Die errors and varieties | ||
|---|---|---|
| #197 | Half Penny 1942 - Die crack at the bottom of the king | - |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | ||
|---|---|---|
| #314 | Half Penny 1942 - Long Reverse Denticles and Dropped last A of AustraliaRenniks #A36A | - |
Mintage
- Half Penny 1942 : 720,000
- Half Penny 1942 - Y. : 4,334,400
- Half Penny 1942 - I : 6,000,000
- Half Penny 1942 - I - Long Reverse Denticles : n/a
Specifications - Half Penny 1942
- 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 : Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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