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1/2 Crown - Elizabeth II 1st portrait, no `BRITT:OMN`
| Issuer | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1954-1970 |
| 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 |
| Dimensions | 32.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round
Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Mary Gillick
Reverse: Cecil Thomas |
| In circulation to | 31 December 1969 |
| Reference(s) | KM#907, Sp#4145 |
| Obverse description | Young laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around. Note: no `BRITT:OMN` |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | +
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen) |
| 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 1963
(Translation: Defender of the Faith Queen Elizabeth) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1954 - - 11 614 900
1955 - - 23 628 700
1956 - - 33 934 900
1957 - - 34 200 500
1958 - - 15 745 600
1959 - - 9 028 800
1960 - - 19 929 100
1961 - - 25 887 800
1962 - - 24 013 300
1963 - - 17 557 600
1964 - - 5 973 600
1965 - - 9 878 400
1966 - - 13 384 000
1967 - - 33 058 400
1970 - Proof - 750 400
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| Catalog ID | 7371052900 |
| Comments | |
