Coin 1942 British Half Crown .500 Silver George VI
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Coin 1942 British Half Crown .500 Silver George VI in Good Condition, Some Visible Wear See Photos. The 1942 British Half Crown is a classic piece of World War II-era numismatics, featuring the uncrowned left-facing portrait of King George VI on the obverse. This specific issue was struck at the Royal Mint in London with a composition of .500 fine silver (50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel, and 5% zinc), a standard that was maintained in the UK from 1920 until 1946, just before the transition to cupro-nickel. The coin has a diameter of 32.3 mm and a standard weight of 14.14 grams, containing approximately 0.2273 troy ounces of actual silver. Its reverse, designed by George Kruger Gray, showcases a quartered shield of arms flanked by crowned royal monograms, representing the enduring strength of the British monarchy during the height of the war.
