Great Britain 1924 half crown
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This specimen was lot 56261 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Pittsburgh, PA, August 2023), where it sold for $240. The catalog description[1] noted, "GREAT BRITAIN. 1/2 Crown, 1924. London Mint. George VI. NGC MS-64." The half crown (2½ shillings) was struck in sterling silver until 1920, when it was debased to 0.500 fine. This type was issued 1922-26. Midway thru 1926, a new bust was introduced (KM 830) in an attempt to alleviate persistent weak strikes. Late in 1927, the reverse was modified (KM 835).
Recorded mintage: 5,866,000 plus a few Specimens.
Specification: 14.14 g, 0.500 fine silver, 32.3 mm diameter, designed by George Krueger-Gray.
Catalog reference: S-4021A; KM-818.2.
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- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2023 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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