Description

George VI Reign.

Second Coinage, 1947-48.

1948 Halfcrown.

Obverse: Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left.

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget.

Legend: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX.

Reverse: Quartered shield of arms flanked by crowned royal cyphers, legend above.

Reverse legend: FID:DEF IND:IMP - HALF CROWN 1948.

Mintage: 71,164,700.

Catalogue: Spink# 4101.

Copper-Nickel, 14.14g, 32.3mm.

Grade: Uncirculated.