| GEORGE VI HALF CROWN 1937-1952 |
Courtesy of Chris Perkins
www.predecimal.com
www.predecimal.com
| George VI Half Crown 1949-1951 (without IND:IMP) |
| George VI Half Crown 1937-1948 |
| Courtesy of Rob Pearce www.rpcoins.co.uk |
| The obverse was originally designed for use on Edward VIII coins and it is by Sir Thomas Humphrey Pagent. The reverse is by George Kruger Gray. They were produced in every year from 1937 to 1952. From 1947 to 1952 the silver content was removed and sixpence's were struck in Cupro-Nickel. After 1948 the title of emperor of India (IND:IMP) was no longer used on the penny because India had became independent country and the reverse design was also changed. 1937-1947 .500 Silver, 14.15 grams, 32mm Diameter. 1947-1952 Cupro-Nickel, 14.1 grams, 32mm Diameter. |
