🇬🇧 1917 George V Silver Half Crown
S. 4011 | 0.925 Silver | Great War Issue
Description
United Kingdom.
George V (1910–1936) AR Half Crown dated 1917.
Obverse: Bare head of King George V facing left, legend:
GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Reverse: Crowned quartered shield of arms within garter, date below, legend:
FID DEF IND IMP
Struck in sterling silver (.925).
Diameter: 32mm
Weight: 14.14g (standard type)
A First World War issue, struck during the height of Britain’s wartime economy. This example retains strong shield detail with attractive natural cabinet toning and light circulation wear consistent with grade. No major damage or rim knocks noted—honest surfaces with light handling marks.
A solid collector-grade example of this ever-popular pre-1920 sterling silver type.
Grade
Good Very Fine (GVF)
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Clear moustache and beard detail
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Shield lions and harp are well defined
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Crown detail strong
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Even wear with no flat, lifeless fields
Not EF due to light overall circulation and minor surface marks, but well above average for a 1917.
