George VI 1947 Bronze Halfpenny Proof Single Finest NGC PF 64 RD
UNITED KINGDOM. George VI, 1936-52.
Bronze Halfpenny, 1947. Royal Mint. Proof.
Obv: GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX F : D : IND : IMP., Bare head of King George VI facing left; HP below; legend around. Design by Thomas Humphrey Paget. Rev: Sailing ship 'The Golden Hind' of Sir Francis Drake; date below; HALF PENNY above. Design by Thomas Humphrey Paget. Edge plain.
The 1947 Proof Halfpenny belongs to the rare special strikings made outside the Royal Mint’s regular Proof-set issues. Freeman explains that such pieces were produced either to preserve continuity of dates in a series or to test dies before their use for currency production. Struck from specially polished dies, they offer a carefully finished version of the familiar circulating design.
Rated R18 in Freeman’s Bronze Coinage, this issue is a notable rarity of George VI’s reign. The present example is graded NGC PF64 RD and retains the coveted Red colour designation, standing as the single finest recorded in that category.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 64 RD, certification number 8538370-046.
Graded R18 in Freeman's Bronze Coinage, designating fewer than 20 known.
NGC Census in this grade: 1, single finest graded.
Reference: Freeman-452 [R18]; P-2445; S-4115; KM-844
Weight: 5.4g.
Diameter: 26mm.
Composition: Bronze.
PLEASE NOTE:
A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
UNITED KINGDOM. George VI, 1936-52.
Bronze Halfpenny, 1947. Royal Mint. Proof.
Obv: GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX F : D : IND : IMP., Bare head of King George VI facing left; HP below; legend around. Design by Thomas Humphrey Paget. Rev: Sailing ship 'The Golden Hind' of Sir Francis Drake; date below; HALF PENNY above. Design by Thomas Humphrey Paget. Edge plain.
The 1947 Proof Halfpenny belongs to the rare special strikings made outside the Royal Mint’s regular Proof-set issues. Freeman explains that such pieces were produced either to preserve continuity of dates in a series or to test dies before their use for currency production. Struck from specially polished dies, they offer a carefully finished version of the familiar circulating design.
Rated R18 in Freeman’s Bronze Coinage, this issue is a notable rarity of George VI’s reign. The present example is graded NGC PF64 RD and retains the coveted Red colour designation, standing as the single finest recorded in that category.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 64 RD, certification number 8538370-046.
Graded R18 in Freeman's Bronze Coinage, designating fewer than 20 known.
NGC Census in this grade: 1, single finest graded.
Reference: Freeman-452 [R18]; P-2445; S-4115; KM-844
Weight: 5.4g.
Diameter: 26mm.
Composition: Bronze.
PLEASE NOTE:
A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
