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