Jamaica 1937 half penny
The official coinage of Jamaica begins with issues of copper-nickel farthings, half pennies and pennies during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). In 1937, with the accession of George VI, the composition was changed to nickel brass and issued in this manner until the end of sterling coinage in 1967. This specimen was lot 33381 in Heritage sale 3064 (Chicago, April 2018), where it sold for $504. The catalog description[1] noted, "British Colony. George VI Proof 1/2 Penny 1937 PR65 PCGS. An extremely scarce issue in proof, this pristine Gem is currently the only example so graded by PCGS and features a lightly steely patina beneath its usual champagne-gold color. Listed in Krause at a catalog value of $625, we certainly expect this offering to bring a premium bid from the collector of perfection." This particular type was struck 1937 only and is common.
Recorded mintage: 960,000 plus proofs.
Specification: nickel brass, plain edge, designed by Percy Metcalfe.
Catalog reference: KM 28.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach and Warren Tucker, Heritage World Coin Auction 3064, featuring the Doug Robins Collection of Canadian Tokens, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2018.
Link to:
- 1928 penny
- 1945 farthing
- 1945 half penny
- Coins and currency dated 1937
- return to coins of Jamaica