Elizabeth II - Half Crown 1955

Country: United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1955 (1954-1970)
Value: 1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/8 LSD)
Metal: Copper-Nickel 
Weight: 14.14 g
Diameter: 32.3 mm
Grade: AU58
Mintage: 23,628,700
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 12-31-1969
References: KM# 907, Sp# 4145

Obverse:
Young laureate bust of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.

Note: no 'BRITT:OMN'

Lettering: + ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen.

Engraver: Mary Gillick.

Reverse:
Crowned quartered shield of arms flanked by E and R, legend above, denomination and date below.

Lettering:
+ FID· ·DEF +
E R
E·F C·T
HALF CROWN 1955

Translation:
Defender of the Faith (Fidei Defensatrix)
Queen Elizabeth (Elizabeth Regina)

Engraver: Cecil Thomas.

Edge:
Reeded.

Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition changed from .500 silver to .750 copper/.250 nickel but the weight remained unchanged.

Reference : KM# 907, Sp# 4145

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Collection : Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom (1952-2022)