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1/2 Crown - George V
| Issuer | Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) |
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| Year | 1932-1936 |
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| Value | 1/2 Crown (1/8) |
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| Obverse description | Crowned effigy of King George V facing left, depicted in military dress with epaulettes and a bow tie, engraved by Percy Metcalfe. The king wears an Imperial State Crown with detailed floral and cross ornamentation. The legend GEORGE V KING EMPEROR arcs around the periphery in raised Latin lettering, with GEORGE V KING to the left and EMPEROR to the right. A fine beaded border frames the design. The portrait is rendered in high relief with considerable detail in the facial features, beard, and uniform. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | GEORGE V KING EMPEROR |
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