½ Crown – United Kingdom
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1949–1952
Issuer: United Kingdom 
Ruler: George VI
Currency:
(1158—1970)
Demonetization: 31 December 1969
Total mintage: 65,611,506
Material
Diameter: 32.3 mm
Weight: 14.14 g
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard879
Numista: #1296
Obverse
Inscription:
GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX
HP
HP
Translation:
George VI by the Grace of God King of all the Britains
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
Inscription:
· FID· ·DEF ·
GG GG
HALF CROWN 1950
GG GG
HALF CROWN 1950
Translation:
In Faith, Defender of the Faith
God Save the King
Half Crown 1950
God Save the King
Half Crown 1950
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint (Tower Hill) | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | — | 28,272,500 | ||
| 1949 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1950 | — | 28,335,500 | ||
| 1950 | — | 2 | Proof | |
| 1951 | — | 9,003,500 | ||
| 1951 | — | 2 | Proof | |
| 1952 | — | 1 | Proof | |
| 1952 | — | 1 |
🌱 Very Common