Australia Penny 1955

Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II (obverse) / Kangaroo reverse by George Kruger Gray



Grade (our assessment): VF-25 to VF-30

Slabbed: No (raw coin, housed in cardboard 2x2 holder)



Metal: Bronze (97% copper, 2.5% zinc, 0.5% tin)

Weight: 9.45g

Diameter: 30.8mm

Mintage: Melbourne Mint (no dot) approximately 12,000,000 - Perth dot variety considerably scarcer. Mint variety not confirmed from photos; buyer inspection recommended.



Surface: Mottled brown and chocolate natural patina consistent with environmental toning on aged bronze

Cleaning: No evidence of artificial cleaning; toning appears natural

Condition notes: Reverse photographed only - obverse not shown. Moderate even wear on kangaroo high points (hip, shoulder, tail). Possible dark spot or carbon spot visible near the date. Rim denticles mostly intact. Grade not fully assessable from single-side photo; buyer inspection recommended to confirm mint dot variety.



The 1955 Australian penny was minted at both Melbourne (no dot) and Perth (dot after PENNY on reverse). The Melbourne issue is a common date. The Perth dot variety is meaningfully scarcer and worth identifying before purchase.


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