½ Crown - George VI 3rd type; no 'IND:IMP'

½ Crown - George VI (3rd type; no 'IND:IMP') - obverse½ Crown - George VI (3rd type; no 'IND:IMP') - reverse

© A. KOIFMAN JR.

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1949-1952
Value ½ Crown (⅛)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 14.14 g
Diameter 32.3 mm
Thickness 2.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 December 1969
Number
N#
1296
References KM# 879,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 4106
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

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 1950

Translation: Defender of the Faith

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition changed from .500 silver to .750 copper/.250 nickel but the weight remained unchanged.

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1949  28 272 500 $ 0.15 $ 0.80 $ 1.10 $ 1.20 $ 1.70 $ 2.90 $ 13 56%
1949  0.4% Proof
1950  28 335 500 $ 0.94 $ 0.94 $ 0.94 $ 1.20 $ 2.20 $ 2.90 $ 3.30 57%
1950  2 0.3% Matte Proof
1950  18 000 $ 32 1.2% Proof
1951  Photo 9 003 500 $ 1.50 $ 1.50 $ 1.50 $ 1.50 29%
1951  2 0.10% Matte Proof
1951  20 000 0.5% Proof
1952  1 0.2% Proof
1952  1 0.3% unique

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Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George VI (3rd type; no 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George VI (3rd type; no 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George VI (3rd type; no 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George VI (3rd type; no 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George VI (3rd type; no 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232404
Lot 64262
Internet Archive
18 Jan 2024 1951 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George VI (3rd type; no 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George VI (3rd type; no 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George VI (3rd type; no 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George VI (3rd type; no 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George VI (3rd type; no 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232331
Lot 61362
Internet Archive
27 Jul 2023 Undetermined UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George VI (3rd type; no 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George VI (3rd type; no 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George VI (3rd type; no 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George VI (3rd type; no 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George VI (3rd type; no 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232330
Lot 64361
Internet Archive
20 Jul 2023 Undetermined UNC
The lot includes several items.
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