George VI - Half Crown 1840-1940 Centennial - New Zealand (ex.2)

Country: New Zealand - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Circulating Commemorative coin
Year: 1940
Value: 1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/8 NZP)
Currency: Pound (1840-1967)
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 14 g.
Diameter: 32 mm
Mintage: 100,800
Grade: VF/XF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 14

Commemorative issue:
100th anniversary of New Zealand.

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

Lettering:
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
HP

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget.

Reverse:
Radiant sun above city, standing figure in foreground, legend around, dates below.

Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND CENTENNIAL HALF CROWN
1840 1940

Engraver: L.C.Mitchell.

Edge:
Reeded.

Riferimento : KM# 14

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

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