UK Half crown -1959

A very good example of a 1959 UK Half Crown. Features Issuer United Kingdom EK Queen Elizabeth I| (1952-2022) Type Value ½ Crown (%) Currency Pound sterling (1158-1971) Composition Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) Weight 14.14 g Diameter 32.3 mm Thickness 2.2 mm Shape Round Technique Milled Orientation Medal alignment 11 Demonetized 31 December 1969 Obverse Young laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth Il right, legend around. Note: no 'BRITT:OMN' Script: Latin Lettering: + ELIZABETH•II-DEI-GRATIA REGINA Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Engraver: Mary Gillick Reverse Crowned quartered shield of arms flanked by E and R, legend above, denomination and date below. Script: Latin Lettering: + FID• •DEF + ER E•F C•T HALF CROWN 1963 Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensatrix Elizabeth Regina Translation: Defender of the Faith Queen Elizabeth Engraver: Cecil Thomas Edge Reeded