British Coins Half Crown 1948 King George VI
Obverse: Bust of King George VI (Bare bust facing left), with the inscription "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX" around the perimeter (By the Grace of God George VI King of all Britain). At the bottom of Georges neck are the designer’s initials “MP”.
The obverse was originally designed for use on Edward VIII coins and it is by Sir Thomas Humphrey Pagent.
After 1948 the title of emperor of India (IND:IMP) was no longer used on the Halfpenny because India had became independent country.
Reverse: Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom, combining the Arms of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, flanked by crowned monograms. On the upper outer periphery are the words “:FID: DEF:” (Fidei defensor is a Latin title which translates to Defender of the Faith — a title of the sovereigns of England.). On the lower outer periphery is the denomination “HALF CROWN” and the date 1948.
Engraver: George Edward Kruger Gray
Edge: Reeded
Country: United Kingdom.
Years: 1947-1948.
Value: 1/2 Crown.
Metal: Copper-nickel.
Weight: 14.14 g.
Diameter: 32.3 mm.
Thickness: 2.2 mm.
Shape: Round.
References: KM# 866, Sp# 4101.
They were produced in every year from 1937 to 1952.
From 1947 to 1952 the silver content was removed and sixpence's were struck in Cupro-Nickel.
1937-1947 .500 Silver, 14.15 grams, 32mm Diameter.
1947-1952 Cupro-Nickel, 14.1 grams, 32mm Diameter.
British Coins 1937-1952 King George VI
British Half Crown 1948 King George VI