Half Crown

1689 Half-Crown Reverse William Mary RM 1689 Half Crown – William and Mary - This coin is the 'first' Reverse. There is a second reverse with different quarter elements. Altogether there are at least sixteen variations of this coin, although the prices are fairly similar.
1698 over 7 Half-Crown Reverse MV 1698/7 Half-Crown – William III Overdate - The Reverse shows crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland. In centre is the arms of Nassau. Legend is MAG BR FR ET HIB REX ET 1698, date divided and the 8 is struck over a 7.
1956 Half-Crown Reverse 1956 Halfcrown - The 1956 Halfcrown reverse, by Cecil Thomas, shows a quartered shield of arms, crowned with ER to the sides.
1953 Half Crown Reverse 1953 Halfcrown – Elizabeth II - The Reverse, by Cecil Thomas, shows a quartered shield of arms, crowned with ER to the sides. Obverse shows the young bust of Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick.
1658 Half-Crown Oliver Cromwell Reverse 1658 Half-Crown – Oliver Cromwell - Beautiful, rare and expensive. It was the early days of milled coinage and the dies made by Thomas Simon were being produced in the Pierre Blondeau presses.
1671 Half-Crown Charles II Obverse 1671 Half-Crown – Charles II Third Bust - Milled silver half-crown of Charles II, Third Bust. The Reverse, by the famous engraver John Roettier, shows a crowned cruciform coat of arms with Garter star in centre.
1936 Half-Crown Reverse 1936 Half Crown - This was the last half-crown of George V's reign. The Reverse shows a quartered shield of arms with crowned royal cyphers each side by George Kruger Gray. Silver content is 50%.