This listing is for the photographed 1916 Great Britain Half Crown Coin, as pictured. Perfect for a collection.
The half crown was a denomination of British money worth two shillings and sixpence, being one-eighth of a pound. The half crown was first issued in 1549, in the reign of Edward VI. No half crowns were issued in the reign of Mary, but from the reign of Elizabeth I half crowns were issued in every reign except Edward VIII, until the coins were discontinued in 1967. The half crown was demonetised (ahead of other pre-decimal coins) on 1 January 1970, the year before the United Kingdom adopted decimal currency on Decimal Day.
1916 Great Britain Half Crown - AU58 (About Uncirculated), Beautiful Mint Luster - Silver 1/2 Crown 1916 United Kingdom HalfCrown Silver UK 1916
The half crown was a denomination of British money worth two shillings and sixpence, being one-eighth of a pound. The half crown was first issued in 1549, in the reign of Edward VI. No half crowns were issued in the reign of Mary, but from the reign of Elizabeth I half crowns were issued in every reign except Edward VIII, until the coins were discontinued in 1967. The half crown was demonetised (ahead of other pre-decimal coins) on 1 January 1970, the year before the United Kingdom adopted decimal currency on Decimal Day.
1916 Great Britain Half Crown - AU58 (About Uncirculated), Beautiful Mint Luster - Silver 1/2 Crown 1916 United Kingdom HalfCrown Silver UK 1916