Halfcrown Elizabeth II, Coin Type from United Kingdom - detailed information

Halfcrown Elizabeth II, Coin Type from United Kingdom (issued 1953 - 1970)
Coin TypeHalfcrown Elizabeth II

Obverse

Laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, incuse on bust truncation the artist's initials M.G. (for Mary Gillick); around, ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT: OMN: REGINA (in 1953) or ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA (1954 - 1970).
Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT: OMN: REGINA (in 1953) or ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA (1954 - 1970)
Reverse

Crowned and garnished flat topped shield quartered with the arms of England (1 & 4), Scotland (2) and Ireland (3) dividing royal cypher E and R; around above, + FID DEF +; around below, HALF CROWN [year].
Reverse Inscription FID DEF HALF CROWN [year]
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Coin Type: Halfcrown Elizabeth II - (16) Coins
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Halfcrown 1953 3,923,214 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT: OMN: REGINA
Halfcrown 1954 11,614,953 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Halfcrown 1955 23,628,726 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Halfcrown 1956 33,934,909 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Halfcrown 1957 34,200,563 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Halfcrown 1958 15,745,688 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Halfcrown 1959 9,028,844 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Halfcrown 1960 19,929,191 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Halfcrown 1961 25,887,897 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Halfcrown 1962 23,998,112 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Halfcrown 1963 17,572,800 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Halfcrown 1964 4,576,800 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Halfcrown 1965 8,124,800 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Halfcrown 1966 14,811,200 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Halfcrown 1967 21,000,000 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
Halfcrown 1970 (Proof only) 750,476 Queen Elizabeth II - First Portrait ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
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Halfcrown Elizabeth II: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling (pre-decimal)
Sub-type ofHalfcrown
From1953
To1970
Face Value2 1/2 (x Shilling)
CurrentNo (demonetised 1970)
MaterialCuproNickel
DesignerF. G. Fuller and Cecil Thomas
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
Size32.3000 mm
Mass14.1400 g
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Halfcrown Elizabeth II: Photos
ImageDetails
Halfcrown Elizabeth II: Photo Great Britain 1958 half crown Great Britain 1958 half crown
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Source
Halfcrown Elizabeth II: Photo Proof Coin - Halfcrown, Elizabeth II, Great Britain, 1953 Proof Coin - Halfcrown, Elizabeth II, Great Britain, 1953
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Notes: Elizabeth II, Queen of all the Britains (1953).
Source
Halfcrown Elizabeth II: Photo Great Britain 1958 half crown Great Britain 1958 half crown
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Author:
Notes: Elizabeth II, Queen (1954 - 1970).
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