½ Crown - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
Królowa	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1954-1970
Value	½ Crown (⅛)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Composition	Miedzionikiel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight	14.14 g
Diameter	32.3 mm
Thickness	2.2 mm
Shape	Okrągły
Technique	Frezowana
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 December 1969
Number	N# 1069
References	KM# 907 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Sp# 4145 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

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Obverse

Młode popiersie wawrzynu królowej Elżbiety II w prawo, legenda wokół.

Uwaga: brak napisu "BRITT:OMN". Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering: + ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA

Engraver: Mary Gillick

Reverse

Ukoronowana tarcza herbowa otoczona literami E i R, legenda powyżej, nominał i data poniżej. Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
+ FID· ·DEF +
E R
E·F C·T
HALF CROWN 1963

Unabridged legend:
Fidei Defensatrix
Elizabeth Regina

Engraver: Cecil Thomas

Edge

Trzcina Automatically translated

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

Dom Windsorów (od 1917 do dziś), Elżbieta II (1952-2022), emisje przeddziesiętne (1953-70).

Standardowa waga tych monet wynosiła 5/11 uncji trojańskiej (218,2 g). Zgodnie z ustawą o monetach z 1946 r., skład zmienił się z .500 srebra na .750 miedzi / .250 niklu, ale waga pozostała niezmieniona.

Odmiany awersu i rewersu z 1962 roku:
Awers 3 I z GRATIA między paciorkami, gładka brew, I z DEI na lewo od paciorka;
Awers 4 I z GRATIA na paciorku, wcięta brew, I z DEI między paciorkami;
Rewers C D z DEF w paciorku, średni rant, lewa odnoga N w KORONIE w paciorku, przerwa między paciorkami, małe paciorki, krzyżyk po dacie między paciorkami, prawy paciorek w koronie częściowo zasłonięty, lewa odnoga A z HALF między paciorkami;
Rewers D D of DEF między paciorkami, cienki rant, lewa noga N w koronie między paciorkami, mała przerwa między paciorkami, większe paciorki, krzyżyk po dacie na paciorku, prawy paciorek na koronie jest czysty, lewa noga A of HALF na lewo od paciorka;

Powyższe zdjęcie zostało zamieszczone za uprzejmą zgodą Declana Magee i członka Numista Sjoelunda.

Uderzenia próbne z 1970 roku zostały wyemitowane jako część zestawu menniczego "Last Sterling", który obejmował
od pół korony do pół pensa i były produkowane przez kilka lat:
01/04/71-31/03/72 = 69,763
01/04/72-31/03/73 = 586,554
01/04/73-31/03/74 = 74,293
01/04/74-31/03/75 = 19,814 Automatically translated

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

House of Windsor (1917 to date), Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Pre-decimal issues (1953-70).

The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition changed from .500 silver to .750 copper/.250 nickel but the weight remained unchanged.

1962 obverse and reverse die varieties:
Obverse 3 I of GRATIA between beads, plain eyebrow, I of DEI to the left of a bead;
Obverse 4 I of GRATIA at a bead, incuse eyebrow, I of DEI between beads;
Reverse C D of DEF at a bead, medium rim, left leg of N in CROWN at a bead, gap between beads, small beads, cross after date between beads, rightmost bead on crown partially obscured, left leg of A of HALF between beads;
Reverse D D of DEF between beads, thin rim, left leg of N in CROWN between beads, small gap between beads, larger beads, cross after date at a bead, rightmost bead on crown clear, left leg of A of HALF to the left of a bead;

Image above is reproduced with kind permission of Declan Magee and Numista member Sjoelund.

The 1970-dated proof strikes were issued as part of the 'Last Sterling' mint set which comprised
half crown to halfpenny and were produced over the course of several years:
01/04/71-31/03/72 = 69,763
01/04/72-31/03/73 = 586,554
01/04/73-31/03/74 = 74,293
01/04/74-31/03/75 = 19,814

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
1954	11 614 900		$ 0.79	$ 0.79	$ 1.70	$ 2.00	$ 2.00	$ 15		16%
1955	23 628 700	$ 0.67	$ 0.79	$ 0.79	$ 0.87	$ 2.30	$ 2.80	$ 5.20		22%
1956	33 934 900	$ 0.37	$ 0.70	$ 0.70	$ 1.10	$ 1.30	$ 2.70	$ 5.80		28%
1957	34 200 500	$ 0.81	$ 0.99	$ 0.99	$ 1.00	$ 1.90	$ 2.60	$ 4.80		27%
1958	15 745 600		$ 0.58	$ 0.99	$ 1.10	$ 1.70	$ 3.10			17%
1959	9 028 800		$ 1.00	$ 1.00	$ 1.20	$ 1.70	$ 1.70	$ 34		13%
1960	19 929 100		$ 1.00	$ 1.00	$ 1.00	$ 1.00	$ 1.00	$ 1.00		18%
1961	25 887 800		$ 0.81	$ 0.87	$ 1.00	$ 1.10	$ 1.30	$ 7.30		22%
1962	24 013 300		$ 0.73	$ 0.73	$ 0.82	$ 0.85	$ 1.00	$ 5.80		20%
1963	17 557 600		$ 0.78	$ 0.78	$ 0.80	$ 1.00	$ 1.00	$ 7.00		16%
1964	5 973 600		$ 0.65	$ 0.65	$ 1.10	$ 1.10	$ 1.10	$ 5.20		10%
1965	9 878 400			$ 0.27	$ 1.30	$ 1.30	$ 1.40	$ 5.10		13%
1966	13 384 000		$ 1.20	$ 1.20	$ 1.20	$ 1.20	$ 1.40	$ 4.00		15%
1967	33 058 400	$ 0.35	$ 0.35	$ 0.70	$ 1.10	$ 1.20	$ 1.30	$ 2.00		32%
1970	750 400							$ 6.90	(en) Proof	10%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2024 August 15 - 17 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3118 Lot 33199	15 Aug 2024	1954	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 December 16 - 17 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61417 Lot 24598	16 Dec 2024	1961	AU (NGC AU Details (Cleaned))	USD 54.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 December 16 - 17 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61417 Lot 24599	16 Dec 2024	1964	UNC (NGC MS65)	USD 129.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232445 Lot 61213	31 Oct 2024	1964	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232001 Lot 61319	2 Jan 2020	1964	UNC (PCGS MS63)	USD 69.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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