Description
British Empire, Australia, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2023), Æ Proof Half Penny (5.65g, 25.5mm), 1962 Y., Royal mint Perth branch. Obverse: Laureate bust of Elizabeth II facing to the right, legend surrounds, “ELIZABETH· II· DEI· GRATIA· REGINA· F:D:”. Reverse: Kangaroo in motion to the left, date below, engraver’s initials “KG” (George Kruger Gray) to left field, denomination “HALF PENNY” surrounds below, “AUSTRALIA” surrounds above. KM-61. Reverse carbon spot, otherwise brilliant, near Fleur de Coin.
The Obverse Latin legend reads “Elizabeth Secundus, Deī Grātiā, Rēgīna, Fideī Dēfēnstrīx”, with an English translation of “Elizabeth the Secund, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith”.