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½ Crown - George V 1st type
| Silver (.925) | 14.14 g | 32.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1911-1919 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms within Garter band, legend around, divided date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· FID: DEF: IND: IMP: ·
HALF · 19 11 · CROWN
HONI SOIT· QVI MAL· Y PENSE·
Unabridged legend:
Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator
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
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1911-1919 George V 1/2 Crown coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the British Empire. The coin was introduced in 1911, the same year that King George V ascended to the throne, and it was minted until 1919, the year that the British Empire reached its peak in terms of territorial expansion. During this time, the empire was going through significant changes, including the gradual shift towards greater autonomy for its dominions and the rise of nationalist movements in many parts of the empire. Despite these changes, the 1/2 Crown coin remained a symbol of the empire's power and influence, and it was widely used throughout the British territories.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 6000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 | 4700700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 | 4090100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 | 18333000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 | 32433000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 | 29530000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 | 11172000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1918 | 29079500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 | 10266700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - George V (1st type) 1911-1919 coin.
