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1951 ½ Crown - George VI 3rd type

1951 ½ Crown - George VI 3rd type

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1951 ½ Crown - George VI 3rd 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

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 ·
GG GG
HALF CROWN 1951

Translation: Defender of the Faith

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

IssuerUnited Kingdom 
KingGeorge VI (1936-1952)
TypeStandard circulation coins
Years1949-1952
Value½ Crown (⅛)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight14.14 g
Diameter32.3 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Quantity
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