Five 1949 Australian Commonwealth Half Penny Bronze Coins - King George VI, Transitional Legend

Five 1949-dated Australian Commonwealth half penny coins in bronze. The 1949 coins use the legend GEORGIVS VI D:G.BR:OMN:REX FIDEI DEF. - the transitional form adopted after India gained independence, with IND:IMP (Emperor of India) removed. This makes 1949 historically distinct from the 1940-1948 issues and notable for legend-type collectors. The reverse features the Kruger Gray leaping kangaroo design with AUSTRALIA / HALF PENNY.

Metal: Bronze. Denomination: Half Penny. Date: 1949.

Condition: The five coins range from approximately VG-10 to F-15 (Sheldon scale), with variable but generally moderate wear. The best-preserved example shows visible hair detail on the George VI portrait and a clearly defined kangaroo design. Natural brown to chocolate patina throughout; no evidence of cleaning detected. Some coins show darker deposits around design elements consistent with age. Lot of 5 coins.

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