½ Crown - George VI (2nd type) 1947 front ½ Crown - George VI (2nd type) 1947 back
½ Crown - George VI (2nd type) 1947 photo
© Monéphil (CC BY-NC)

½ Crown - George VI 2nd type

1947 year
Copper-nickel 14.14 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
New Zealand
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1947
Value
½ Crown (⅛)
Currency
Pound (1840-1967)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
14.14 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#14822
Rarity index
18%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NEW·ZEALAND HALF·CROWN
·1947· KG

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1947 New Zealand ½ Crown - George VI (2nd type) coin features a unique design element: the effigy of King George VI is depicted with a crown on his head, which is a departure from the usual depiction of the monarch without a crown. This design choice was made to symbolize the King's role as the head of the Commonwealth and to emphasize his status as a monarch. This interesting fact adds to the coin's historical and numismatic significance, making it a prized collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1947  20 - - - - - -

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 (2nd type) 1947 coin.