1959 queen elizabeth ii half crown collectable coin (circ)

1959 Queen Elizabeth II Half Crown Collectable Coin

The 1959 UK half crown reverse shows a crowned shield with 'E' left, and 'R' to the right.

Shield quadrants represent members of the United Kingdom: 3 lions for England, 1 lion for Scotland, and a harp for Northern Ireland.

Surrounding is a legend reading 'FID DEF' above, with 'HALF CROWN' and date below

The obverse features the laureate bust of young Queen Elizabeth II facing right, with the surrounding legend: 'ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT:OMN:REGINA'.

This coin has an appropriate mintage figure of 9,028,844, was minted in London and is of a cupro-nickel material.