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Obverse Description
Uncrowned portrait of King George VI
Reverse Description
Coat of arms design with the latin ET IND IMP, which is an abbreviated translation of "Emperor of India".
Catalog Information
GSID:
16861
Designer:
T.H. Paget, G.E. Kruger Gray
Obverse Designer:
T.H. Paget
Obverse Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX: ET IND:IMP:
Reverse Designer:
G.E. Kruger Gray
Reverse Lettering:
50 CENTS, CANADA, 1942
Fineness:
0.8
Weight (gr):
11.66 gr
Weight (oz):
0.3749 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3 oz
Coin Rulers Name:
George VI
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29.72
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Narrow Date
Coin Date:
1942
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Royal Canadian Mint
Mintage:
1,974,165
Coinage Type:
Canadian Half Dollars
Coinage Years:
1937-1952
Composition:
Silver
PCGS #:
972723
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Coin Value History
1942 50c Narrow Date MS
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1942 50c Narrow Date MS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS65 | $455.00 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | $100.00 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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