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½ Crown - George VI 1st type
| Silver (.500) | 14.14 g | 32.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1937-1946 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#7181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms flanked by crowned royal cyphers, legend above, denomination and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FID:DEF IND:IMP
GG GG
K· G
HALF CROWN 1937
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).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1937-1946 George VI ½ Crown coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the United Kingdom. The coin was introduced in 1937, just a year after the death of King George V, and it features a portrait of his son, King George VI, who was the second monarch of the House of Windsor. The coin was minted during World War II, a time when the UK was facing significant challenges and changes, including the mobilization of its military forces, the expansion of the war effort, and the introduction of new economic and social measures. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a popular and widely used denomination throughout the war years and beyond.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 26000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 6426400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 15478600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 17948400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 15773900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 31220000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 15462800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 15255100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 19849200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 22724800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - George VI (1st type) 1937-1946 coin.
