United Kingdom
halfpenny
George VI
1943
What is a 1943 British halfpenny coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1943 half penny from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£0.05 | £0.15 | £0.40 | £1 | £4 | £6+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
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The obverse features the bare head of
King George VI facing left, with the legend:
'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX
F:D:IND:IMP.'
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
Monarch | King George VI |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 5.67 grams |
Diameter | 25.5 mm |
Comp | bronze |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 76,200,000 |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | Thomas Humphrey Paget |
Reverse | Thomas Humphrey Paget |
1943 United Kingdom
halfpenny specifications
1943 United Kingdom
halfpenny design
The 1943 United Kingdom halfpenny
reverse shows a depiction of Sir Francis
Drake's galleon, the 'Golden Hind'.
The words 'HALF PENNY' are above
the main design, and the date is below.
The retail value of a 1943
British half penny can
range from £0.05 to over
£6, 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 |