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The half crown was a denomination of British money, equivalent to two shillings and sixpence, or one-eighth of a pound. The half crown was first issued in 1549, in the reign of Edward VI. No half crowns were issued in the reign of Mary, but from the reign of Elizabeth I half crowns were issued in every reign except Edward VIII, until the coins were discontinued in 1967.
Obverse
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First portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II (laureate bust) facing right, wearing a wreath. It was introduced in 1953, one year after the Queen acceded to the throne. It captures the grace and youth of the 26-year-old new Queen. Her hair is restrained by a laureate crown which is tied with ribbons at the back of her head. The Queen's shoulders are bare and the truncation follows the curve of the coin. The engravers initials M.G. are incuse, generally faint, and are located on the raised edge found at the base of the bust. + ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT:OMN:REGINA |
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Reverse
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Crowned and garnished flat topped shield quartered with the arms of England, Scotland and Ireland, flanked by E and R, legend above, denomination and date below. + FID· ·DEF + |
Edge |
1/2 Crown
1st portrait, with BRITT:OMN
KM# 893 Sp# 4137
Characteristics
Material | Cupronickel |
Weight | 14.14 g |
Diameter | 32.3 mm |
Thickness | 2.2 mm |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Royal Mint
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