1912 Halfcrown George V Silver Coin

1912 first coinage silver Halfcrowns of King George V, struck in the year that the 'unsinkable' RMS Titanic tragically sank on its maiden voyage.

These historic British coins feature an uncrowned portrait of George V by Bertram Mackennal, paired with the first type reverse, designed for the coinage of King Edward VII by George William de Saulles, showing a crowned shield of royal arms encircled by a garter.

• The Royal Mint struck 4,700,789 Halfcrowns in .925 silver in the 1912 calendar year
• These coins were intended for circulation and will show normal signs of wear, in line with the grade

S 4011, Bull 3711, ESC 759