George V - Half Crown 1927 - Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom, King George V (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1927 (1926-1927)
Value: 1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/8 LSD)
Metal: Silver (.500)
Weight: 13.7 g
Diameter: 32.3 mm
Grade: VF08
Mintage: 6,838,000
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 12-31-1969
References: KM# 830, Sp# 4032

Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around.

Note: modified portrait with larger beads, important to distinguish 1926 issues.

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

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

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

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

Lettering:
· FID: DEF: IND: IMP: ·
HALF · 19 27 · CROWN
HONI SOIT· QVI MAL· Y PENSE·

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

Edge:
Reeded

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

Referenz : KM# 830, Sp# 4032

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...

Sammlung : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India