Lot 3
Population 1 / Higher 0
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Provenance:
- Ex the H.C. (Nugget) Coombs Collection and was probably a presentation piece. Exhibited:
- 355 Literature:
- Collectibles Medium:
- Coins, Monies & Stamps Circa:
- Coins, Australia & New Zealand Notes:
- The 1939 Halfpenny started out with the long standing 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA' reverse introduced in 1911, but at some point during the year's production a new design was adopted featuring a scaled down version of the new kangaroo reverse used on the pennies. However, on the halfpennies the kangaroo was reversed to face right whereas on the pennies it faced left. The positioning of the designer's initials, 'K.G', was also moved to below the tail from its position above the tail on the pennies. There were two distinct versions of the new 'Roo' reverse used on the halfpennies. The first unaltered London reverse (type B) is rare and is characterised by very detailed fur lines on the paws of the kangaroo and on the underside of the tail and the ear, as well as a series of prominent rib lines found at the juncture of the leg and torso. However, these features may only be visible on early strikes and so the easiest diagnostic feature for this variety is the double foot on the 'Y' of 'HALFPENNY'. To date the only known circulation coin came out of the collection of H. C. (Nugget) Coombs the Governor of the Commonwealth (Reserve) Bank from 1949 - 1968 and which is graded PCGS MS65 BN. There is also a solitary proof coin graded PCGS PR65 BN which like the circulation coin was probably struck at the London Mint. The much more common reverse (Type Bm) reflected alterations undertaken by the Melbourne Mint, and is generally less detailed. This variety is readily identified by the foot of the 'Y' of 'HALFPENNY' which is truncated on the right hand side, and is best described as having a single foot. Interestingly, both types of the 1939 'Roo' halfpenny have strong fur lines in the ear, a design feature that disappeared with the single foot 'Y' halfpennies produced from 1940 to 1949. Evident fur lines in the ear did not reappear until the double foot 'Y' Halfpenny re-emerged in 1950.
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