1924 Halfcrown George V Silver Coin

Historic 1924 silver Halfcrowns, struck in the same year that Ramsay MacDonald became the first Labour Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

1924 second coinage Halfcrowns feature the instantly recognisable portrait of King George V by Bertram Mackennal, paired with a crowned and quartered shield of royal arms, surrounded by a garter: a historic engraving, originally produced by George William de Saulles.

• In 1924, the Royal Mint struck 5,866,294 Halfcrowns at their premises in London
• These coins were minted for circulation in solid .500 silver, as was standard in the period

S 4021A, Bull 3725, ESC 771