1949 Half Crown George VI (3rd type, no 'IND:IMP')
Worth about £0.95 in circulated condition. 28,272,500 were minted, the 56th lowest of any circulation Half Crown.
Physical Properties
Features & Details
Is the 1949 Half Crown (George VI) rare?
56th/ 65
Its circulation mintage of 28,272,500 is the 56th lowest of 65 circulation Half Crown coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1949 George VI Half Crown
Photo: NumistaCirculation3rd type, no 'IND:IMP'£0.95
Mintage 28,272,500
1949 Half Crown George VI (3rd type, no 'IND:IMP') (this page)
- Photo: NumistaProof3rd type, no 'IND:IMP'
£9.72
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1949 Half Crown George VI Proof (3rd type, no 'IND:IMP')
George VI Half Crown by year
About the 1949 Half Crown George VI (3rd type, no 'IND:IMP')
The George VI 3rd type coin, minted in 1949, is notable for its omission of the phrase 'IND:IMP', reflecting the changing nature of the British Empire following World War II. The depiction of George VI on the obverse, along with the denomination on the reverse, captures a moment in British history as the monarchy began to adapt to a new world order. Collectors often seek this coin as a representation of mid-20th century British coinage and the evolving identity of the nation.
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