George V - Half Penny 1921 - United Kingdom

Country: United Kingdom
King: George V (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1921 (1911-1925)
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 shilling (1/480 LSD)
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 5.5 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Mintage: 28,027,200
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: VF35
References: KM# 809, Sp# 4056

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

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX FID:DEF:IND:IMP:

Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britons Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse:
Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind, denomination above and date in exergue.

Lettering:
HALF PENNY
1921

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon

Edge:
Plain

Comments:
The standard weight of these pieces was 80 to the pound avoirdupois (1/5 ounce or 87½ grains).

Reference : KM# 809, Sp# 4056

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

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