½ Crown – United Kingdom
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1947–1948
Issuer: United Kingdom 
Ruler: George VI
Currency:
(1158—1970)
Demonetization: 31 December 1969
Total mintage: 93,076,100
Material
References
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Numista: #1295
Obverse
Inscription:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX
HP
HP
Translation:
George VI by the Grace of God King of all the Britains
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
Inscription:
FID:DEF IND:IMP
GG GG
K G
HALF CROWN 1947
GG GG
K G
HALF CROWN 1947
Translation:
Faith: Defender of the Faith Emperor: of India
George VI by the Grace of God King Emperor
Half Crown 1947
George VI by the Grace of God King Emperor
Half Crown 1947
Script: Latin
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint (Tower Hill) | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | — | 21,911,400 | ||
| 1947 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1948 | — | 71,164,700 | ||
| 1948 | — | — | Proof |
🌱 Very Common