1913 Halfcrown George V Silver Coin

Collectable date 1913 Halfcrowns with uncrowned portrait by Bertram Mackennal and first type shield reverse by George William de Saulles.

1913 marked a tense prelude to World War One and an escalation of the Suffragettes' struggles with the passing of the Cat and Mouse Act and the death of Emily Davidson. King George V faced unrest in the Midlands and threats of violence over the issue of Irish Home Rule.

• The Royal Mint struck 4,090,169 Halfcrowns in the 1913 calendar year at their London premises
• These coins were minted in solid .925 sterling silver and intended for circulation

S 4011, Bull 3712, ESC 760