1949 halfpenny value - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
halfpenny
George VI
1949
What is a 1949 British halfpenny coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1949 half penny from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £0.05 | £0.20 | £0.60 | £2 | £6 | £9+ |
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
FIDEI DEF.'
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
Change to obverse legend, reflecting India's
independence from the United Kingdom.
| Monarch | King George VI |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 5.67 grams |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Comp | bronze |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 24,744,000 |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | Thomas Humphrey Paget |
| Reverse | Thomas Humphrey Paget |
1949 United Kingdom
halfpenny specifications
1949 United Kingdom
halfpenny design
The 1949 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 1949
British half penny can
range from £0.05 to over
£9, 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 |