United Kingdom ½ Crown - George V, 1926 – 1927
3rd type; Modified Effigy
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Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Crown
Year
1926 – 1927
Ruler
George V
(1910–1936)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
14.14
Diameter (mm)
32.3
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
31 December 1969
Description
½ Crown from United Kingdom. Issued from 1926 to 1927. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 32.3 mm and weighs 14.14 g.
- Obverse
- Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around. Note: modified portrait with larger beads, important to distinguish 1926 issues. (George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains)
- Reverse
- Crowned quartered shield of arms within Garter band, legend around, divided date below. (Defender of the Faith Emperor of India Shame on he who thinks evil of it)
- Edge
- Reeded
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