1916 Halfcrown George V Silver Coin

King George V 1916 first coinage Halfcrowns featuring an uncrowned portrait by Bertram Mackennal and a first type shield reverse.

1916 was defined by the peak of attrition in World War I, marked by the devastating Battles of Verdun and the Somme, which resulted in a combined two million casualties, while the Battle of Jutland established British dominance at sea, and the Easter Rising rocked Dublin.

• Despite the pressures of war, the Royal Mint struck 29,530,020 Halfcrowns in 1916
• These King George V coins were minted for circulation in solid .925 sterling silver

S 4011, Bull 3715, ESC 763