United Kingdom · 1923 · ½ Crown · G Details Hairline Scratches · KM#818.2
Issuer / region: United Kingdom
Date: 1923
Denomination: ½ Crown
Mintage (Numista): 26,308,500
Weight: 14.14 g
Diameter: 32.3 mm
Condition: Heavy circulation wear has flattened much of the portrait and heraldic detail, while the legends, date, shield outline, and major reverse devices remain readable. Dark gray silver surfaces show extensive fine hairline scratches and uneven texture across both sides, with scattered darker spots.
Obverse: Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around.

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Reverse: Crowned quartered shield of arms within Garter band, legend around, divided date below.

Note: crown touches shield, important to distinguish 1922 issues.

Lettering:
· FID: DEF: IND: IMP: ·
HALF · 19 21 · CROWN
HONI SOIT· QVI MAL· Y PENSE·