George VI - 50 Cents 1943

Country: Canada. King George VI (1936-1952)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1943 (1937-1947) 
Value: 50 Cents (0.50)
Currency: Canadian Dollar (1858-Date)
Mintage: 3,109,583
Composition: Silver (.800)
Weight: 11.6 g
Diameter: 29.72 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: VF20
References: KM# 36, Schön# 36

Obverse:
The portrait of King George VI facing left surrounded with the inscription "GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP"

Lettering: GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP:

Translation: George VI, King and Emperor of India by the grace of God

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Reverse:
A simplified version of the Royal Coat of Arms of Canada, proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921, surrounded with the face value and the inscription "CANADA"

Lettering:
50 CENTS
CANADA·1943

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge:
Reeded

Mint:
Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa branch, Canada (1908-date)

Referenz : KM# 36, Schön# 36

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...

Sammlung : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens