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½ Crown - George V 4th type
| Silver (.500) | 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 | 1927-1936 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.98 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#2754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms flanked by crowned royal cyphers, legend above between national flower emblems, denomination and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FID·DEF IND·IMP
K G
HALF· CROWN· 1936
Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator
Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains).1928 die varieties:
