1/2 Crown - George VI 3rd type

€4,015.00
IssuerNew Zealand
Year1948-1951
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Crown (1/8)
CurrencyPound (1840-1967)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight14.14 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness2.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#19
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of George VI facing left, legend around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKING GEORGE THE SIXTH HP
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield from New Zealand coat of arms within Māori ornamental design, legend around, date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNEW·ZEALAND HALF·CROWN ·1948·KG
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1948  - - 1 400 000
1948  - Proof -
1949  - - 2 800 000
1949  - Proof -
1950  - `K.G.` close to rim - 3 600 000
1950  - `K.G.` close to rim; Proof -
1950  - `K.G.` far from rim -
1950  - `K.G.` far from rim; Proof -
1951  - - 1 200 000
1951  - Proof -
Catalog ID2140346570
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