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What happened in November 1942?
British turned Romel back .
What do the letters H P midway on the back of a 1942 Australian Halfpenny mean?
Apart from "AUSTRALIA" and "HALF PENNY", the only letters on the reverse (back) of a 1942 Australian Halfpenny are "KG". They are the initials of the designer of the reverse, George Kruger Gray. The letters "HP" on the obverse (front) (below the back of the King's neck), of all Australian coins from 1938 to 1952 inclusive, are the initials of the designer of the obverse (front), T Humphrey Paget.
What are the release dates for Back to Bikes - 1942?
Back to Bikes - 1942 was released on: USA: 30 December 1942
What is the value of a 1731 british coin in the front it reads georg1vsrex and the back read Britain nia?
In 1723, that would be George I. GEORGIVS REX - BRITANNIA.Your coin is either a copper Halfpenny or a Farthing, they are virtually identical except for the diameter, the Halfpenny (29-30mm) being larger than the Farthing (23-24mm).A British 1723 Halfpenny, circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £30 to £625 GBP.A British 1723 Halfpenny (no stop on rev), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £100 to £475 GBP.__A British 1723 Farthing, circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £30 to £500 GBP.A British 1723 Farthing (error in REX), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £95 to £725 GBP.A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.
What is the value of a 1942 British Threepence with a blank back?
There is no documented evidence of a 1942 Threepence with a blank reverse, but any genuine minting defect or irregularity would increase the value of the coin. A British 1942 Threepence (was only minted for Colonial use), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £40 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £5 to £15 GBP. A British 1942 Threepence (dodecagonal - nickel brass), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £7 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £2 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
What is the Halfpenny named after?
It is not named after anybody, it is half of a Penny. The Penny comes from the British currency and dates back to about 785 AD. The word Penny is derived from the Old English "Pennige" (pronounced "penniya") and shares the same linguistic root as the German "Pfennig".
What dramatic event changed Britain relationship with Australia in 1942?
The Bombing of Darwin changed the relationship between Britain and Australia in 1942. The British refused to send the Aussie troops back to Australia to help defend the country from the Japanese attacks.
A major battle of world war 2 between british and german forces was fought here in the desert during the fall of 1942?
In the fall of 1942, several significant battles were fought on a patch of sand about 150 miles west of Cairo around a small town by the name of El Alamein. The first battle, in July of 1942, saw a determined German (and Italian) attack beaten back by British (and allied) defenders. The second, in October and November of 1942, saw a determined British (and allied) attack break through and push back the German and Italian defenders in a decisive manner. The retreat of these Axis powers continued over hundreds of miles across North Africa.
What value British coins were used in New Zealand pre 1933?
Dating back to the settlement of New Zealand and prior to New Zealand issuing its own currency in 1933, the usual range of British coins and some Australian coins were circulating as legitimate currency in New Zealand. Pre-1933 British coins would have included the gold Sovereign and Half-Sovereign, the silver Crown, Halfcrown, Florin (Two Shillings), Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence, the bronze Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing. The Australian currency of the time was almost identical to the equivalent British coins and included the silver Florin (Two Shillings), Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence, the bronze Penny and Halfpenny.
What is the value of a 1907 coin with a man on the front and a man in a wheelchair with pitch fork on the back?
Your coin is a British coin. British coins do not have the country name on them. Since it is a 1907 coin, the man on the front would be King Edward VII. The man in a wheel chair with a pitch fork on the back would Britannia, the female goddess who personifies Britain. She is usually shown seated on a rock holding a shield and trident. Coins featuring Britannia on the reverse in 1907 would be the bronze Penny, Halfpenny or the Farthing (quarter Penny). The Penny is 30.81mm in diameter. The Halfpenny is 26mm in diameter. The Farthing is 20mm in diameter. Please decide which you have and submit a new question.
1945 Gold Half Penny George vi it is the same size as a hald sovereign but weighs only 3.2grams I am desperate to know its history Can anyone help?
There are a few problems with this question. The British Halfpenny has never been made from gold and especially not in 1945 when Britain had her back up against a wall funding a war. The 1945 British Halfpenny was made from bronze, was 25.5mm in diameter, substantially larger than a Half-Sovereign at 19.3mm, and weighed 2.84 grams. Can you advise any further information such as the design on the reverse or any inscriptions that might be on the coin.
Why did Britain withdrew from Boston?
The British withdrew from Boston because canon were placed on Dorchester eights, overlooking Boston. This made the British position untenable as the town could be bombarded from the heights and the British could not effectively fire back. So they withdrew.
