½ New Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

Name: ½ New Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
Brand: Royal Mint
Availability: InStock

The ½ New Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait is a British ½ Penny issued 1971–1981 by the Royal Mint. Composition: Bronze (97% Cu, 2.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn). Weight: 1.78 g. Diameter: 17.14 mm.

CountryUK Year1971–1981 Denom½ Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalBronze (97% Cu, 2.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn) Melt £0.02

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1971–1981
Denomination	½ Penny
Face value	1p
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Halfpenny
Circulation	Circulating
Demonetised	1984
Composition	Bronze (97% Cu, 2.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn) (970/1000 fine)
Weight	1.780g · 0.0555 t oz
Diameter	17.1mm
Thickness	1.07mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Central crown of St. Edward, denomination in letters above and numerals below. Script: Latin

Copper content

Fine troy oz 0.0555

Melt value £0.02

Premium over melt £44.34

Market Value

£41.88

▼ 89.2% 30d

Volume-weighted avg across 10 sales

£2 – £280

3 grades with data

Price History

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Market Data by Grade

Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records

	Grade	Latest	Avg (90d)	30d Δ	All-time range	Sales (1yr)	Total sales	Last sale
	UNC	£44.36 🔒 listed	£23.18	–	£1.99 – £44.36	2	2	27-02-2026
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	VF	£1.55 🔒 listed	£1.99	▼17.3%	£1.55 – £280.00	3	6	15-04-2026
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	PR-65	£1.55 🔒 listed	£2.10	–	£1.55 – £2.65	2	2	06-04-2026
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