1912 George V Silver Half Crown
First Year of Issue | Solid Collector Grade | Attractive Original Tone
A pleasing first-year example of the 1912 George V silver half crown.
The obverse features the bare head of King George V facing left, designed by Bertram Mackennal, with the legend GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX. The reverse displays the crowned quartered shield of the United Kingdom within the Garter, dated 1912 below, with the inscription FID DEF IND IMP.
Struck in .925 sterling silver at the Royal Mint.
Specifications:
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Denomination: Half Crown
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Year: 1912
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Monarch: George V
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Metal: 92.5% Silver
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Weight: 14.14g
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Diameter: 32mm
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Edge: Milled
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Reference: Spink S.4011
Grade:
Very Fine (VF)
An honest, circulated example showing moderate, even wear.
Portrait detail remains clear, with moustache, ear and jawline well defined.
Reverse shield remains strong with visible harp strings and lion detail.
No significant rim knocks.
Original grey tone with natural surfaces.
A solid, affordable example of the first year of George V’s silver coinage.
