What is a 1918 Australian halfpenny coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1918 half penny from Australia.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
$20 | $50 | $135 |
$875 |
$2.2k |
$4.5k+ |
Values are in Australian Dollars
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
Australia
halfpenny
George V
1918 i
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The obverse features the robed and crowned
bust of King George V facing left, with the
surrounding legend: 'GEORGIVS V
D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:'
images courtesy of TDK APDC
Notes:
'I' mintmark below scroll (Calcuttu mint).
Monarch | King George V |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 5.67 grams |
Diameter | 25.5 mm |
Composition | bronze |
Minted | Calcutta, India |
Mintage | approx. 1,440,000 |
Scarcity | relatively scarce for period |
Obverse | Sir E.B. Mackennal |
Reverse | W.H.J. Blakemore |
1918 Australian
halfpenny specifications
1918 Australian
halfpenny design
The 1918 Australian halfpenny reverse
shows an inner beaded circle with
'ONE HALF PENNY' above a small scroll.
The surrounding legend reads:
'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA',
with the date below.
The retail value of a
1918 Australian halfpenny
can range from $20 to over
$4,500, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |