1927 Proof Halfcrown George V Silver Coin

Collectable 1927 silver proof fourth coinage Halfcrowns struck with the second type reverse design by George Kruger Gray.

This bold concave shield of arms design has crowned royal cyphers on either side and was first used on 1927 proof Halfcrowns. It is paired with the classic uncrowned coinage portrait of King George V, designed by Australian artist Edgar Bertram Mackennal.

• These proof coins would originally have been part of six coin 1927 proof sets
• 15,000 of these 1927 sets were offered, meaning 15,000 1927 proof Halfcrowns were issued
• References: S 4037, Bull 3732, ESC 776