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½ Crown - Elizabeth II 1st portrait with 'BRITT:OMN'
The ½ Crown - Elizabeth II 1st portrait with 'BRITT:OMN' is a British ½ Crown issued 1953 by the Royal Mint. Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni). Weight: 14.14 g. Diameter: 32.3 mm. Mintage: 2. It is a key date in the series.
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Year | 1953 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Face value | 60p |
| Mintage | 2 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Half Crown |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1969 |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) (750/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 14.140g · 0.3410 t oz |
| Diameter | 32.3mm |
| Thickness | 2.20mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Obverse
Young laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms flanked by E and R, legend above, denomination and date below. Script: Latin
Copper content
Fine troy oz
0.3410
Melt value
£0.10
Pricing Data
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