Lot 30: A Collection of UK Halfpennies, 1915 to 1967
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A collection of UK bronze halfpennies housed in a red COIN COLLECTOR’S FOLDER, printed with the title COLLECTION NO. 2 GREAT BRITAIN HALFPENNIES 1915 TO 1967. The folder is arranged by reign, beginning with George V (1910-1936), followed by George VI (1936-1952), and concluding with Elizabeth II (1952-1967). The George V issues feature the left-facing effigy of the monarch on the obverse and a seated Britannia on the reverse. The subsequent reigns of George VI and Elizabeth II feature their respective obverse portraits with the reverse design depicting the Golden Hind sailing ship. The folder includes printed mintage figures for each year and specific cut-outs for obverse and reverse displays. The collection includes a largely complete run of dates for the period specified, including key dates such as 1953. The interior of the folder bears the printed text GEORGE V-1910-1936, GEORGE VI-1936-1952, and ELIZABETH II-1952.
Condition report:
The coins exhibit a variety of surface conditions. Earlier George V and George VI issues show signs of significant circulation, including heavy wear to the high points of the portraits and Britannia, with consistent dark brown patination and occasional contact marks. Several coins, notably within the 1920s and 1940s sections, show areas of green verdigris and environmental spotting (Photo 2 and 4). Later Elizabeth II issues, particularly those from the 1960s, retain traces of original mint luster with red-brown surfaces, though some display localized tarnish and handling marks (Photo 3). The folder itself shows shelf wear, with creasing at the spine and minor staining to the white interior card (Photo 5). All coins are housed in the original push-in collector\'s folder.
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