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Other than mintmarks and the year, the Australian 1948 is almost identical to all Australian Pennies minted from 1938 to 1948 inclusive.
The legend around the circumference on the obverse reads "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP." in heavily abbreviated Latin meaning, "George VI, by the grace of god, king of all the British territories, defender of the faith, Emperor of India".
The letters "HP" below the bust are the initials of the designer, Thomas Humphrey Paget.
The reverse has "Australia" around the circumference at the top, and "PENNY" around the circumference at the bottom.
There is a left facing hopping kangaroo centrally located with the Commonwealth Star below the kangaroos head and the date is below the kangaroos tail.
The letters "KG" below the kangaroos tail are the initials of the designer, George Kruger Gray.
1948 Pennies minted in Melbourne have no mintmark. 1948 Pennies minted in Perth have a "." after "Y" in PENNY (PENNY.) as a mintmark.
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Where is the mintmark on a 1948 Australian Penny?
The 1922 Australian Penny has no mintmark. Actual mintages were Melbourne - 9,529,440 and Perth - 3,168,000. Identical dies were used so the issuing mint for a particular 1922 Penny cannot be determined.
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What does a 1948 half penny look like?
Obverse: Head facing left, with GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND IMP surrounding it. Reverse: Ship (The Golden Hind) heading left, HALF PENNY above, date below.
What is the value of a 1948 Australian Penny?
An Australian 1948 bronze Penny (George VI)(minted in Melbourne - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $48 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $0.75 to $12 AUD. There were 26.616 million minted. An Australian 1948 bronze Penny (George VI)(minted in Perth - mintmark = Y.), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $1,250 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $2.50 to $150 AUD. There were 1.533 million minted. An Australian 1948 bronze Penny (George VI)(minted in Perth - mintmark = Y.)(Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $50,000 AUD. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
What was the size of the Australian team at London 1948?
There was 77 Australian competers at London 1948 Olympics.
When was Penny Mickelbury born?
Penny Mickelbury was born in 1948.
What are the ratings and certificates for Penny and the Pownall Case - 1948?
Penny and the Pownall Case - 1948 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG
How many 1 penny coins were minted in 1948?
The Royal Mint produced 63,961,200 One Penny coins dated 1948.
When was Australian Shooter created?
Australian Shooter was created in 1948.
How much was the daily mail in 1948?
The price of the Daily Mail in 1948 was one penny.
When was Australian Journal of Physics created?
Australian Journal of Physics was created in 1948.
When was Australian Reptile Park created?
Australian Reptile Park was created in 1948.
