1/2 Crown - Elizabeth II - With BRITT:OMN; 1'st Portrait (1953)
Features
| Denomination | 1/2 Crown |
| Catalog Number | KM# 893 |
| Weight (g) | 14.26 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Mary Gillick
Lettering:
+ ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT:OMN:REGINA
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
+ ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT:OMN:REGINA
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
Reverse
Engraved by Edgar Fuller and Cecil Thomas
Lettering:
FID. .DEF
ER
HALF CROWN 1953
Description:
Crowned quartered shield flanked by initials ER, denomination and date.
FID. .DEF
ER
HALF CROWN 1953
Description:
Crowned quartered shield flanked by initials ER, denomination and date.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 4,333,200 | Common | |
| 1953 | 2 | Matte Proof | Unknown |
| 1953 | 40,000 | Proof | Common |