12 Penny, South Africa, 1942

1/2 Penny, South Africa, 1942

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 1/2 penny coin
South Africa, 1942
Obverse Image: Head of King George VI facing left.
Obverse Text: GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR
Reverse Image: A ship at sail.
Reverse Text: SOUTH AFRICA / 1942 / SUID AFRIKA / 1/2 D.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
1942
place used
South Africa
place made
South Africa: Gauteng, Pretoria
Physical Description
bronze (overall material)
Measurements
overall:.16 cm x 2.54 cm; 1/16 in x 1 in
ID Number
NU.71.105.3863
catalog number
71.105.3863
accession number
297845
Credit Line
Carl H. Jaeschke
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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