George VI - Half Crown 1950 - New Zealand

Country: New Zealand - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1950 (1948-1951)
Value: 1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/8 NZP)
Currency: Pound (1840-1967)
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 14.14 g.
Diameter: 32 mm
Mintage: 3,600,000
Grade: AU58
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 19

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

Lettering:
KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
HP

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget 

Reverse:
Crowned shield from New Zealand coat of arms within Māori ornamental design, legend around, date below.

Lettering:
NEW·ZEALAND HALF·CROWN
·1950·KG

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge:
Reeded

Comments:
1950 varieties:
"KG close to rim" means KG is almost touching the denticles below
"KG far from rim" (or "KG close to dots") means KG is centered between the denticles and the dot above

Riferimento : KM# 19

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...

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