Guest Stujoe Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 British Decimal Coinage - half pennyissued 1971-1984. demonetised December 1984.composition: bronze weight: 1.78g diameter: 17.14mm obverse:Arnold Machin design of Queen Elizabeth II.legend: D•G•REG•F•D•(date)||ELIZABETH•II Dei Gratia, Regina, Fidei Defensor (By the Grace of God, Queen, Defendor of the Faith) used 1971-1984. 1st reverse: by Christopher Ironside. Central crown, ½ below, NEW PENNY above. used 1971-1982. 2nd reverse: by Christopher Ironside. Central crown, ½ below, HALF PENNY above. used 1983-1984. 1971 issued for circulation, also in Proof sets, also in the "Decimalization" blue wallets.1972 issued in Proof sets only. 1973-1981 issued for circulation, also in Proof sets. 1982-1983 issued for circulation, also in Proof sets, also in "Mint Set" blister packs. 1984 issued in Proof sets, also in "Mint Set" blister packs. guide for type collectors:KM#914 (1971-1981) [obverse 1, reverse 1] KM#926 (1982-1984) obverse 1, reverse 2] guide for circulation strike collectors: 1971,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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