Jamaica 1958 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 part of lot 22619 in Stack's Bowers ANA Auction (Denver, CO, August 2017), which sold for $258.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "JAMAICA. Two Piece Proof Set, 1958. KM-36 & 37. The 1/2 Penny is graded PROOF-63, while the Penny is PROOF-63 CAMEO. Both coins exhibit sharp contrast from the fields which produces good eye appeal on both." This particular type was struck 1955-63 and is common. Circulated specimens fill dealer junk boxes at coin shows across the land.
Recorded mintage: 960,000.
Specification: 4.6 g, nickel brass, 22.5 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 36.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Ponterio, Richard, Kyle Ponterio and Chris Chatigny, The August 2017 Denver ANA Auction: Ancients, Selections from The Richard Stuart Collection & World Coins, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2017.
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- 1955 half penny
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