½ Crown - George VI 1st type

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1937-1946
Value	1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/8)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	14.14 g
Diameter	32.3 mm
Thickness	2.3 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 December 1969
Number	N# 7181 Numista type number (https://numista.com)
References	KM# 856, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. And 5 more volumes. Sp# 4080 Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Coins of England & the United Kingdom : Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.

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.

Lettering:
FID:DEF IND:IMP
GG GG
K· G
HALF CROWN 1937

Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

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 232215 Lot 62537	Apr 7, 2022	Undetermined	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232124 Lot 63507	Jun 16, 2021	Undetermined	UNC (PCGS PR64)	USD 144.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232123 Lot 62531	Jun 9, 2021	Undetermined	UNC (PCGS PR66+)	USD 240.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232122 Lot 61472	Jun 2, 2021	Undetermined	UNC (PCGS PR67 Cameo)	USD 1020.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232121 Lot 64435	May 26, 2021	Undetermined	UNC (PCGS PR65)	USD 120.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232120 Lot 63481	May 19, 2021	Undetermined	UNC (PCGS PR65)	USD 132.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232119 Lot 62459	May 12, 2021	Undetermined	UNC (PCGS PR65)	USD 69.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232119 Lot 62458	May 12, 2021	Undetermined	UNC (PCGS PR66 Cameo)	USD 168.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232112 Lot 64456	Mar 24, 2021	Undetermined	UNC (PCGS PR66)	USD 138.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232111 Lot 63466	Mar 17, 2021	Undetermined	UNC (PCGS PR66+ Cameo)	USD 1440.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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