The 1930 half penny, while generally put alongside the 1931 (
Learn more about the 1931 Half Penny) in terms of rarity despite its higher
Mintage
The number of coins struck of a particular designation
mintage, is in fact a much scarcer coin, especially when sought in
Mint state
A state of a coin that shows no signs of circulation
mint state. While the 1931 (
Learn more about the 1931 Half Penny) is readily available up to MS63, the 1930 is a different story being very scarce up to MS63 and rare in higher grades. The most likely explanation is that the 1930 was circulated during the high of the depression, and being a low denomination, it was also the most circulated coin of the time. The financial situation of most Australians at the time meant that any money brought in was almost instantly spent resulting in a lower than average amount of
Mint state
A state of a coin that shows no signs of circulation
mint state pieces available. Australians simply could not afford to hoard coins at the time.
The coin is usually quite well struck up showing 8 pearls in George V's crown right down to the mid-XF level.
Mint lustre
The original reflectivity of a coin
Mint lustre is of a glossy, cartwheel appearance and generally undisturbed on
Mint state
A state of a coin that shows no signs of circulation
mint state coins.
The Melbourne
Mint
a facility that produces coins
mint also produced 6
Proof of record
A proof or specimen strike intended to represent a circulation piece produced for mint records
proof of record strikes of both the half penny (
Learn more about the 1930 Proof Half Penny) and penny (
Learn more about the 1930 Proof Penny).
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