George V - 50 Cents 1918

Country: Canada. King George V.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1918
Value: 50 Cents (0.50 CAD)
Currency: Canadian Dollar (1858-)
Mintage: 854,989
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 11.3 g
Diameter: 29.72 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: VG08
References: KM# 25, Schön# 23

Obverse:
The portrait of George V facing left surrounded with the inscription "GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP"

Lettering: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP:

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

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse:
The face value, accompanied with the inscription "CANADA", is surrounded with two maple boughs and a crown.

Lettering:
50
CENTS
CANADA
1918

Engraver: W.H.J. Blakemore

Edge:
Reeded

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

Reference : KM# 25, Schön# 23

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

Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens