UK 1939 Half Penny

Material: Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc)
Diameter: 25.5 mm
Mint / Mintmark: Royal Mint, London (no mintmark)
Obverse: Bare head of King George VI facing left, legend “GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP”
Reverse: The Golden Hind, Sir Francis Drake’s flagship, sailing left; legend “HALF PENNY” above, date 1939 below
Designer: Thomas Humphrey Paget (obv) / Thomas Wyon (rev adaptation)
Circa: 1939 – Reign of George VI
Condition: Very Fine