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Country: United Kingdom, King George V (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1918 (1911-1919)
Value: 1/2 Crown = 2 Shillings 6 Pence (1/8 LSD)
Metal: Silver (.9250)
Weight: 14 g
Diameter: 32.3 mm
Grade: XF/AU
Mintage: 29,079,500
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 12-31-1969
References: KM# 818.1, Sp# 4011
Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around.
Lettering: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains.
Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal.
Reverse:
Crowned quartered shield of arms within Garter band, legend around, divided date below.
Lettering:
· FID: DEF: IND: IMP: ·
HALF · 19 18 · CROWN
HONI SOIT· QVI 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).
Riferimento : KM# 818.1, Sp# 4011
Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...
Collezione : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India