½ Crown - George V 1st type

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
King	George V (1910-1936)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1911-1919
Value	½ Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (⅛)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	14.14 g
Diameter	32.3 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 December 1969
Number	N# 3156 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 818.1, 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# 4011 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 V left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX

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

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal, KCVO, usually known as Bertram Mackennal, was an Australian sculptor, most famous for designing the coinage and stamps bearing the likeness of King George V. Signature: "BM".

Reverse

Crowned quartered shield of arms within Garter band, legend around, divided date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· FID: DEF: IND: IMP: ·
HALF · 19 11 · CROWN
HONI SOIT· QVI MAL· Y PENSE·

Translation:
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Shame on he who thinks evil of it

Engraver: George William de Saulles

George William de Saulles was a British medallist. He authored and designed the obverse of coins from the United Kingdom and its colonies under Queen Victoria and Edward VII of the United Kingdom

Edge

Reeded

© Walter_Scott

Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains).

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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232225 Lot 64510	Jun 16, 2022	1911	UNC (NGC MS63)	USD 432.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232133 Lot 63455	Aug 18, 2021	1911	UNC (NGC MS64)	USD 360.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231920 Lot 63267	May 16, 2019	1911	UNC (PCGS MS64)	USD 264.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232252 Lot 65665	Dec 22, 2022	1911 – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR67)	USD 660.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232222 Lot 61566	May 26, 2022	1911 – Proof	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099 Lot 31976	May 5, 2022	1911 – Proof	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232206 Lot 62542	Feb 3, 2022	1911 – Proof	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232204 Lot 64551	Jan 20, 2022	1911 – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR65)	USD 324.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232138 Lot 64465	Sep 22, 2021	1911 – Proof	UNC (NGC PR65)	USD 384.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232136 Lot 62482	Sep 8, 2021	1911 – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR66)	USD 750.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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