Two 1940 Australian Commonwealth Half Penny Bronze Coins - King George VI, WWII Era

Two 1940-dated Australian Commonwealth half penny coins in bronze. The 1940 coins carry the obverse legend GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP. - the pre-1949 format including IND:IMP (Emperor of India), which was in use prior to Indian independence. The reverse carries the Kruger Gray leaping kangaroo with AUSTRALIA / HALF PENNY, as used from 1939.

Metal: Bronze. Denomination: Half Penny. Date: 1940 (World War II era).

Condition: Both coins are circulated with heavy wear, grading approximately G-4 to VG-10 (Sheldon scale). One coin shows significant blue-green verdigris (copper oxidation) particularly on the lower reverse - likely from damp storage conditions or prolonged soil contact - which detracts from its collector appeal. The second coin is in better relative condition with more even brown patina and a more legible reverse design. Interestingly, the obverse of the more corroded coin is in better condition than its reverse, suggesting it lay face-up during the period of corrosion. Lot of 2 coins. Sold as shown.

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