1/2 Crown - Edward VIII Pattern

€189,757.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1937
TypePattern
Value1/2 Crown (1/8)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight14.12 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn130, Sp#4063
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King Edward VIII left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEDWARDVS VIII D : G : BR : OMN : REX HP
(Translation: Edward the Eighth by the Grace of God King of All the Britains)
Reverse descriptionQuartered standard depicting the royal arms, flanked by crowned royal cypher, legend around, date and denomination below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFID : DEF : IND : IMP ·K·G· HALF · CROWN · 1937
(Translation: Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1937  - Proof -
Catalog ID3225592200
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