| Issuer | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Year | 1953 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Crown (1/8) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Mary Gillick Reverse: Cecil Thomas |
| In circulation to | 31 December 1969 |
| Reference(s) | KM#893, Sp#4137 |
| Obverse description | Young laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around. Note: with `BRITT:OMN` |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | + ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT:OMN:REGINA (Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen of all the Britains) |
| Reverse description | Crowned quartered shield of arms flanked by E and R, legend above, denomination and date below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | + FID· ·DEF + E R E·F C·T HALF CROWN 1953 (Translation: Defender of the Faith Queen Elizabeth) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1953 - - 4 333 200 1953 - Matte Proof - 2 1953 - Proof - 40 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 6663565740 |
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