1917 King George V 50 Cents Value
The 1917 King George V 50 Cents is a business-strike issue from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage of 752,213 is on the higher end for the King George V 50 Cents series — readily available in most grades. Current catalog values range from $12 in lower grades to $1,500 in top condition — toward the affordable end of the series; composed of silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper) (11.6638 g).
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The 1917 King George V 50 Cents coin, has a total mintage of 752,213, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, and engraved by Edgar Bertram MacKennal. Made of silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper), weighing 11.6638 grams, with a diameter of 29.72 mm, and featuring a reeded edge.
The obverse is the portrait in left profile of george v is surrounded with the inscription "georgivs v dei gra: rex et ind: imp" (george v, king and emperor of india by the grace of god). It reads "GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP:". The reverse is the face value, the inscription "canada", and the date are surrounded with two maple boughs and a crown. It reads "50 CENTS CANADA 1936".
Price by Grade
Unlock all 6 grades| Grade | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 8 | $12.00 |
| 12 | $21.00 |
| 20 | $50.00 |
| 40 | $150.00 |
| 60 | $700.00 |
| 63 | $1,500.00 |
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper)
- Weight
- 11.6638 g
- Diameter
- 29.72 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- Edgar Bertram MacKennal
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1917 King George V 50 Cents?
- The 1917 King George V 50 Cents has a total mintage of 752,213.
- What is the 1917 King George V 50 Cents made of?
- The 1917 King George V 50 Cents is made of silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper), weighs 11.6638 grams, and measures 29.72 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1917 King George V 50 Cents minted?
- The 1917 King George V 50 Cents was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
- How much is a 1917 King George V 50 Cents worth?
- A 1917 King George V 50 Cents is valued between $12 and $1500, depending on grade and condition.