Coin

½ Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait (1983) — United Kingdom

United Kingdom • 1983 • KM# 926, Sp# A2

½ Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait (1983) — United Kingdom

Overview

Standard circulation coin from the United Kingdom, ½ Penny denomination, minted in 1983 (Proof issue).

Specifications

Country
United Kingdom
Year
1983
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.78 g
Diameter
17.14 mm
Thickness
1.07 mm
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
References
KM# 926, Sp# A2
Issuer
United Kingdom

Design details

Obverse

Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around. Lettering: ELIZABETH-II D-G-REG-F-D-1982

Reverse

Central crown of St. Edward, denomination in letters above and numerals below. Lettering: HALF PENNY ½.

Collector insights

  • Design heritage: Arnold Machin (obverse), Christopher Ironside (reverse) is credited as the designer for the Standard circulation coins series. Designer attribution helps distinguish this issue from later restrikes or unofficial copies that reuse only the motif.
  • Struck at: Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom. Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
  • Mintage vs. survival: A moderate mintage of 107,800. Grade rarity is usually the driver of value here — mid-grade circulated pieces are common, but original-surface uncirculated coins can command a strong premium.
  • Catalogue reference: Listed as KM# 926, Sp# A2. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.

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