© A. KOIFMAN JR.
© A. KOIFMAN JR.
½ Crown - George VI 3rd type; no 'IND:IMP'
| Copper-nickel | 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 | 1949-1952 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#1296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms flanked by crowned royal cyphers, legend above, denomination and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· FID· ·DEF ·
GG GG
HALF CROWN 1950
Translation: Defender of the Faith
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition changed from .500 silver to .750 copper/.250 nickel but the weight remained unchanged.Interesting fact
The 1949-1952 ½ Crown coin was the first coin to feature the new portrait of King George VI, which was designed by sculptor Thomas Humphrey Paget. The portrait was updated to show the king's maturer appearance, as he had aged significantly since the previous portrait was created in the 1930s. This new design was used on all British coins from 1949 until the king's death in 1952.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 28272500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (3rd type; no 'IND:IMP') 1949-1952 coin.
