Eastern Caribbean States ½ Cent - Elizabeth II, 1955 – 1958

1st portrait

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Eastern Caribbean States Eastern Caribbean States
Currency British West Indies dollar (1935 – 1965)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Cent
Year 1955 – 1958
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.83
Diameter (mm) 20.4
Thickness (mm) 1.25
Demonetized 1 August 1968

Description

½ Cent from Eastern Caribbean States. Issued from 1955 to 1958. Struck in Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc). Measures 20.4 mm and weighs 2.83 g.

Obverse
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
Reverse
Denomination above date.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1958  200K — — € 1,80 € 2,30 € 3,30 28%
1958  20 — — — — — Proof 0.4%
1955  500K € 0,74 € 0,74 € 1,40 € 2,50 € 2,50 81%
1955  2K — — — — — Proof 1.5%

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