The 1953 half penny low mintage and beginning of the series even minted in million should it be a little higher than the rest of the series. also other coins that are low in mintage the crown downwards upto three pence, in low condition or fine what is the melt value of the silver coin,seen other silver coins both and sold in the web way below thier melt value,even others bought them they will not going to melt it,hope so,