1937 Great Britain George VI Copper Half Penny

1937 Great Britain George VI Copper Half Penny 1937 Great Britain George VI Copper Half Penny KM# 844 This 1937 Great Britain copper half penny features the first year of the iconic Golden Hind ship design on the reverse, a motif that remained a staple of British coinage for decades. Struck in copper during the coronation year of King George VI, the obverse displays the uncrowned portrait of the King facing left, designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget. This specific coin is housed in a protective 2x2 cardboard flip labeled with the KM# 844 catalog reference. The vessel depicted is Sir Francis Drake’s famous galleon, symbolizing Britain's rich maritime history. This coin represents a significant transitional piece in numismatics as it marks the beginning of the George VI era coinage following ...