A 1957 Elizabeth II copper half penny
The Royal Mint
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1957
Materials
Copper alloy
Collection
Lacock, Wiltshire
NT 997173.1.34
Summary
A 1957 Elizabeth II copper half penny coin
Full description
A copper half penny. The head of young Elizabeth inscribed ‘ELIZABETH II DEI.GRATIA.REGINA.F:D:’ On the reverse is a three masted sailing ship. Inscribed ‘HALF PENNY’’1957’
Provenance
Purchased with the family collection of Abbey contents in situ from Mrs Petronella Burnett-Brown December 2009
Makers and roles
The Royal Mint, minter