Crown (Shield, 0.500 silver), Coin Type from United Kingdom - detailed information

Crown (Shield, 0.500 silver), Coin Type from United Kingdom (issued 1937 - 1937)
Coin TypeCrown (Shield, 0.500 silver)

Struck to commemorate the coronation of King George VI on 12 May 1937.

Obverse

Bare head of King George VI facing left; below neck in small letters, HP (T. Humphrey Paget); around, GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX.
Obverse Inscription GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX
Reverse

Crowned flat topped shield quartered with the arms of England (1 & 4), Scotland (2) and Ireland (3) supported by lion and unicorn; below, incuse on ribbon, DIEU ET MON DROIT; below supporters and divided by the shield, artist's initials KG (for George Kruger Gray); around above, FID: DEF: IND: IMP:; around below, CROWN : 1937.
Reverse Inscription FID: DEF: IND: IMP: CROWN 1937
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
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Coin Type: Crown (Shield, 0.500 silver) - (1) Coins
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Crown 1937 445,101 King George VI - Bare Head GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX.
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Crown (Shield, 0.500 silver): Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling (pre-decimal)
Sub-type ofCrown
From1937
To1937
Face Value5 (x Shilling)
CurrentNo (demonetised 1971)
Material0.500 Silver
DesignerGeorge Kruger Gray
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
Size39.0000 mm
Mass28.2760 g
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Crown (Shield, 0.500 silver): Photos
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Crown (Shield, 0.500 silver): Photo Proof Coin - Crown, George VI, Great Britain, 1937 Proof Coin - Crown, George VI, Great Britain, 1937
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