British Empire, Australia, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2023), 

Æ Proof Half Penny (5.65g, 25.5mm), 1962 Y., Royal mint Perth branch. 

Obverse: Laureate bust of Elizabeth II facing to the right, legend surrounds, “ELIZABETH· II· DEI· GRATIA· REGINA· F:D:”. 

Reverse: Kangaroo in motion to the left, date below, engraver’s initials “KG” (George Kruger Gray) to left field, denomination “HALF PENNY” surrounds below, “AUSTRALIA” surrounds above. 

KM-61. Reverse carbon spot, otherwise brilliant, near Fleur de Coin.