George VI - Half Crown 1949 - New Zealand

Country: New Zealand - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1949 (1948-1951)
Value: 1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/8 NZP)
Currency: Pound (1840-1967)
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 13.9 g.
Diameter: 32 mm
Mintage: 2,500,000
Grade: VG/F
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 19

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

Lettering:
KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
HP

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget. 

Reverse:
Crowned shield from New Zealand coat of arms within Māori ornamental design, legend around, date below.

Lettering:
NEW·ZEALAND HALF·CROWN
·1949·KG

Engraver: George Kruger Gray.

Edge:
Reeded.

Referenz : KM# 19

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...

Sammlung : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India