Halfcrown Edward VII and George V, Coin Type from United Kingdom - detailed information

Halfcrown Edward VII and George V, Coin Type from United Kingdom (issued 1902 - 1927)
Coin TypeHalfcrown Edward VII and George V

The halfcrown (or half crown) was a denomination of the pre-decimal Pound Sterling coinage worth one-eighth of a pound, or two and a half shillings (a full crown being defined as five shillings), or 30 pence. In sums, it was abbreviated "2/6" (pronounced "two and six" - two shillings and six pence, a full shilling being twelve pence). The half crown was first issued in 1549 in the reign of King Edward VI.

This type of halfcrown coins was struck during the reigns of King Edward VII and King George V. The reverse was designed by George William de Saulles, who also designed the portrait of King Edward VII.

The composition was Sterling Silver (0.925 silver) until 1920, after which the denomination - together with all other British silver coinage - was debased to 0.500 silver. The half crown was demonetised (ahead of other pre-decimal coins) on 1 January 1970, the year before the United Kingdom adopted decimal currency.

Obverse
United Kingdom / Halfcrown Edward VII and George V - obverse photo

Effigy and legend of the ruling monarch.

Halfcrown coins with this design were issued for:
- King Edward VII (1902 - 1910)
- King George V (1911 - 1927)
Obverse Inscription Legend of the ruling British monarch
Reverse
United Kingdom / Halfcrown Edward VII and George V - reverse photo

Within the Garter with the motto of the Order of the Garter, HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (from Old French: May he be shamed who thinks badly of it), the reverse of the coin shows the crowned shield bearing the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom. The shield is quartered, depicting in the first and fourth quarters the three passant guardant lions of England; in the second, the rampant lion and double tressure flory-counterflory of Scotland; and in the third, a harp for Ireland.

The shield is surmounted by the Imperial Crown; it was introduced after Queen Victoria became Empress of India in 1880, and does not represent any physical crown.

Around above, the continuation of the monarch's legend from the obverse: · FID: DEF: IND: IMP: · (Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India).

Around below, the denomination and the date HALF · [year] · CROWN are divided by a pendant hanging from the base of the Collar.
Reverse Inscription · FID: DEF: IND: IMP: · HALF · [year] · CROWN
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
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Coin Type: Halfcrown Edward VII and George V - (26) Coins
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Halfcrown 1902 1,331,131 King Edward VII - Bare Head EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1903 274,840 King Edward VII - Bare Head EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1904 709,652 King Edward VII - Bare Head EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1905 166,000 King Edward VII - Bare Head EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1906 2,886,206 King Edward VII - Bare Head EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1907 3,693,930 King Edward VII - Bare Head EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1908 1,758,889 King Edward VII - Bare Head EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1909 3,051,592 King Edward VII - Bare Head EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1910 2,557,685 King Edward VII - Bare Head EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1911 2,920,580 King George V - Bare Head GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1912 4,700,789 King George V - Bare Head GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1913 4,090,169 King George V - Bare Head GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1914 18,333,003 King George V - Bare Head GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1915 32,433,066 King George V - Bare Head GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1916 29,530,020 King George V - Bare Head GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1917 11,172,052 King George V - Bare Head GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1918 29,079,592 King George V - Bare Head GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1919 10,266,737 King George V - Bare Head GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1920 17,983,077 King George V - Bare Head GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1921 23,677,889 King George V - Bare Head GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1922 16,396,774 King George V - Bare Head GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1923 26,308,526 King George V - Bare Head GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1924 5,866,294 King George V - Bare Head GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1925 1,413,461 King George V - Bare Head GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1926 4,473,516 King George V - Bare Head GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Halfcrown 1927 Old Design 6,852,872 King George V - Bare Head GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
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Halfcrown Edward VII and George V: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling (pre-decimal)
Sub-type ofHalfcrown
From1902
To1927
Face Value2 1/2 (x Shilling)
CurrentNo (demonetised 1970)
Material0.925 Silver
DesignerGeorge William de Saulles
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size32.3000 mm
Thickness2.0000 mm
Mass14.1380 g
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Halfcrown Edward VII and George V: Photos
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Halfcrown Edward VII and George V: Photo Great Britain 1904 half crown Great Britain 1904 half crown
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Halfcrown Edward VII and George V: Photo Great Britain 1904 half crown Great Britain 1904 half crown
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Notes: King Edward VII (1902 - 1910).
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Halfcrown Edward VII and George V: Photo Great Britain 1918 half crown Great Britain 1918 half crown
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Notes: King George V (1911 - 1936).
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