½ Penny – Jamaica
Standard circulation coins
Series: 1953 series
Context
Years: 1955–1963
Issuer: Jamaica 
Ruler: Elizabeth II
Currency:
(1655—1969)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 6,360,000
Material
Diameter: 22.5 mm
Weight: 4.5 g
Thickness: 1.65 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Nickel brass
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard36
Numista: #4133
Obverse
Reverse
Inscription:
JAMAICA
HALF PENNY
1957
INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI
HALF PENNY
1957
INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI
Translation:
JAMAICA
HALF PENNY
1957
BOTH INDS WILL SERVE ONE
HALF PENNY
1957
BOTH INDS WILL SERVE ONE
Script: Latin
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Plain
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint (Tower Hill) | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | — | 1,440,000 | ||
| 1955 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1957 | — | 600,000 | ||
| 1957 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1958 | — | 960,000 | ||
| 1958 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1959 | — | 960,000 | ||
| 1959 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1961 | — | 480,000 | ||
| 1961 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1962 | — | 960,000 | ||
| 1962 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1963 | — | 960,000 | ||
| 1963 | — | — | Proof |
🌱 Very Common