1914 George V Silver Half Crown
United Kingdom
Silver (.925)
Diameter: 32mm
Weight: 14.14g
Spink: S.4017
Description
Obverse:
Bare head of King George V facing left. Legend: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX.
Reverse:
Crowned quartered shield of the Royal Arms within ornate Garter inscribed HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE; date 1914 below.
A classic pre-WWI sterling silver halfcrown from the final year before Britain entered the Great War.
Grade
Good Fine (GF) / near Fine
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Even overall wear
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Portrait fully outlined, but high points flat
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Shield detail is visible though softened
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Light circulation scratches in fields
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Honest, original circulated example
This is not a VF coin — shield lions and hair are too flat — but it is solid and problem-free for the grade.
