Queensland ½ Penny - John Pettigrew and Co. (Ipswich; Queensland) - Coin Details

Posted on: December 2, 2025

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½ Penny - John Pettigrew and Co. (Ipswich; Queensland)

Overview

The ½ Penny - John Pettigrew and Co. (Ipswich; Queensland) is a denomination coin issued by Queensland, with significant collectible value and historical importance.

Basic Information

Issuing Country: Queensland
Issuing Authority: Queensland
Denomination:
Category: coin
Start Year: 1865
End Year: 1865
Composition: Copper
Weight: 5.37g
Diameter: 26.00mm

Coin Images

Coin obverse image Obverse

Coin reverse image Reverse

Design Features

Obverse Design

Lettering

Reverse Design

Coat of Arms consisting of a central shield below a Rising Sun supported by an emu at left and kangaroo at right all resting on a ribbon with the motto ADVANCE AUSTRALIA. The shield is quartered and contains: upper left - a golden fleece; upper right - a three-masted sailing ship; lower left - a bull standing facing left; lower right a anchor. Above, QUEENSLAND; below, 1865

Collectible Value

This coin has unique historical value and collecting significance, making it an important piece for numismatists and coin collectors.

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