1942 Specimen King George VI 50 Cents
The 1942 Specimen King George VI 50 Cents is a specimen strike from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. composed of silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper) (11.66 g).
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The 1942 Specimen King George VI 50 Cents coin, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget, and made of silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper). Weighing 11.66 grams, with a diameter of 29.72 mm, and a thickness of 2.02 mm, and featuring a reeded edge.
The obverse is head of king george vi facing left. . It reads "GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP: HP". The reverse is a simplified version of the royal coat of arms of canada, proclaimed by king george v on november 21, 1921. It reads "50 CENTS K G CANADA·1937".
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper)
- Weight
- 11.66 g
- Diameter
- 29.72 mm
- Thickness
- 2.02 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- Thomas Humphrey Paget
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1942 Specimen King George VI 50 Cents made of?
- The 1942 Specimen King George VI 50 Cents is made of silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper), weighs 11.66 grams, and measures 29.72 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1942 Specimen King George VI 50 Cents minted?
- The 1942 Specimen King George VI 50 Cents was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.