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1939 King George VI Half Crown

The 1939 King George VI Half Crown is a business-strike issue from the United Kingdom. composed of silver (.500) (14.14 g).

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1939 King George VI Half Crown

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The 1939 King George VI Half Crown coin, engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget, and made of silver (.500). Weighing 14.14 grams, with a diameter of 32.3 mm, and a thickness of 2.3 mm, and featuring a reeded edge.

The obverse is uncrowned portrait of king george vi left, legend around. It reads "GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX HP". The reverse is quartered shield of arms flanked by crowned royal cyphers, legend above, denomination and date below. It reads "FID:DEF IND:IMP GG GG K· G HALF CROWN 1937".

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Specifications

Type
Standard circulation coin
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
14.14 g
Diameter
32.3 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Edge
Reeded
Designer
Thomas Humphrey Paget
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)

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What is the 1939 King George VI Half Crown made of?
The 1939 King George VI Half Crown is made of silver (.500), weighs 14.14 grams, and measures 32.3 mm in diameter.