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1948 ½ Crown - George VI 2nd type

1948 ½ Crown - George VI 2nd type

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1948 ½ Crown - George VI 2nd type

 

The following is from a specialist coin site:

 

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX
HP

Unabridged legend: Georgius VI Dei Gratia Britanniarum Omnium Rex

Translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms flanked by crowned royal cyphers, legend above, denomination and date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FID:DEF IND:IMP
GG GG
K G
HALF CROWN 1948

Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator

Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

IssuerUnited Kingdom 
KingGeorge VI (1936-1952)
TypeStandard circulation coins
Years1947-1948
Value½ Crown (⅛)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight14.14 g
Diameter32.3 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Quantity
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