1908 Halfcrown Edward VII Silver Coin

Add a 1908 UK silver Halfcrowns to your collection, featuring a crowned shield of arms reverse design by George William de Saulles.

In 1908, the Summer Olympics were held in London, and Henry Ford launched the Model T. In Britain, King Edward VII was on the throne, and it's his portrait that is shown on the obverse. This uncrowned effigy was also created by De Saulles and was used on all of Edward VII's coins.

• In the 1908 calendar year, the Royal Mint struck some 1,758,889 Halfcrowns in .925 sterling silver
• These historic British coins were minted for circulation and remain collectable in all grades

S 3980, Bull 3574, ESC 753