1955 Perth Halfpenny with die crack through Y PCGS MS63RB

The 1955 halfpenny is one of those dates that just doesn’t turn up too often. Although the Greg McDonald catalogue rates it as common as the 1953 and 1954 halfpennies, I’ve had a large handful of those dates in stock over the years, but only one 1955. Like the 1951 no dot halfpenny, the 1955 halfpenny is a sleeper, in my view. The coin photographed above is one of the better examples of the 1955 halfpenny I’ve seen in the last five years, with hints of brilliance about the obverse and tonnes of eye appeal overall. To top it all off, the coin on offer here is the die cracked type, with a spear-like die crack through the right arm of “Y” of “PENNY” on the reverse. Ian McConnelly, in his book *Australian Pre-decimal Coin Varieties*, describes this type as “RARE”, and it certainly is: This is the first Mint State example of this error I have had in stock in the last seven years. Professional Coin Grading Service is the global leader in coin authentication and grading. With over 60 million coins graded and counting, PCGS is trusted by collectors, dealers, and investors to certify authenticity, protect value, and elevate market confidence. This is a direct conversion of the 70-point PCGS grade to a 10-point scale, intended to present the grade in a more intuitive format for newer collectors. It is not our personal opinion or an attempt at regrading the coin to a different standard. To understand how the 70-point scale converts to a 10-point scale, [click here](https://drakesterling.com/en/page/the-ten-point-coin-grading-scale). The 1955 halfpenny is one of those dates that just doesn’t turn up too often. Although the Greg McDonald catalogue rates it as common as the 1953 and 1954 halfpennies, I’ve had a large handful of those dates in stock over the years, but only one 1955. Like the 1951 no dot halfpenny, the 1955 halfpenny is a sleeper, in my view. The coin photographed above is one of the better examples of the 1955 halfpenny I’ve seen in the last five years, with hints of brilliance about the obverse and tonnes of eye appeal overall. To top it all off, the coin on offer here is the die cracked type, with a spear-like die crack through the right arm of “Y” of “PENNY” on the reverse. Ian McConnelly, in his book *Australian Pre-decimal Coin Varieties*, describes this type as “RARE”, and it certainly is: This is the first Mint State example of this error I have had in stock in the last seven years.