Edward VII - Half Crown 1908 - United Kingdom of G.B.

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland, King Edward VII.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1908 (1902-1910)
Value: 1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/8)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Mintage: 1,758,800 
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 13.8 g
Diameter: 32.3 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal Alignment ↑↑
Grade: VG10
References: KM# 802, Sp# 3980

Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King Edward VII right, legend around.

Lettering:
EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT:OMN:REX
DES

Translation: Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God King of all the Britains.

Engraver: George William de Saulles.

Reverse:
Crowned quartered shield of arms within Garter, legend around, divided date below.

Lettering:
FID: DEF: IND: IMP:
· HALF · 19 08 · CROWN ·
HONI SOIT · QUI MAL Y PENSE ·

Translation:
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Shame on he who thinks evil of it

Engraver: George William de Saulles.

Edge:
Reeded.

Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains).

Reference : KM# 802, Sp# 3980

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Collection : Edward VII - King Emperor (1901-1910) of United Kingdom & British India