New Zealand 1956 Penny. No shoulder strap.
$59
NZNDA member
The Queen's effigy was changed in 1956 by the addition of a strap over her shoulder.
The entire obverse was recut, not just the 'strapless', other diagnostics can be checked to acertain the coin in question is genuine and not a
'strap' worn example.
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II.
Legend: + QUEEN . ELIZABETH . THE . SECOND +
Reverse: Tui on a branch.
Legend: NEW ZEALAND . ONE PENNY . 1956 .
Bronze, 9.60g, 31mm.
Catalogue: KM# 24.1
Grade: VF.
