Description
1914 King George V silver Half Crown coin
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Obverse: Features the bare head portrait of King George V facing left, designed by Bertram Mackennal, surrounded by the legend “GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX”.
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Reverse: Features a crowned shield of the Royal Arms encircled by the Garter, surrounded by the legend “FID: DEF: IND: IMP:” and the denomination/date “HALF CROWN 1914” along the bottom.
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Metal/Composition: Sterling Silver (.925)
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Year: 1914
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Denomination: Half Crown (2 Shillings 6 Pence)
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Mint: Royal Mint, London
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KM Number: KM# 818.1
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Historical Context: Struck in 1914, the outbreak year of World War I. This coin belongs to the pre-1920 era when British silver coinage was still minted in high-purity sterling silver (.925 fine) prior to the debasement to .500 silver in 1920.
