United Kingdom ½ Crown - George I, 1715 – 1726

½ Crown from United Kingdom. Issued from 1715 to 1726. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 33 mm and weighs 15.05 g.

Obverse

Laureate and draped bust of King George I right, legend around. (George by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith)

Reverse

Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around. Note: varieties exist (see below) (Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)

Edge

Regnal year in words, e.g anno regno tirtio means third year of reign