United Kingdom 1966 Half Crown Pre-decimal Pound Sterling (2 Shillings 6 Pence) Circulated World Coin Item Shown

United Kingdom 1966 Half Crown Pre-decimal Pound Sterling (2 Shillings 6 Pence) Circulated World Coin

• Item Type: World Coin
• Country: United Kingdom
• Denomination: Half Crown Pre-decimal Pound Sterling (2 Shillings 6 Pence)
• Date / Issue: 1966
• Issuing Authority: United Kingdom (Elizabeth II)
• Series: Elizabeth II Half Crown, laureate portrait type
• Mint: Royal Mint, London
• Mint Mark: None
• Design: Young laureate bust of Elizabeth II; crowned quartered shield with E R and date 1966
• Obverse: Laureate young bust of Elizabeth II right; legend ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA.
• Reverse: Crowned quartered shield of the UK arms flanked by E R; legend FID DEF HALF CROWN 1966.
• Edge: Reeded
• Composition: Copper‑Nickel (approx. 75% Cu, 25% Ni)
• Diameter: 32.3
• Weight: 14.1
• Condition: Circulated (Fine–Very Fine)

Condition is based on visual inspection only. Please review all photos carefully for wear, marks, stains, scratches, edge issues, cleaning, damage, writing, or other condition details.

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Identification note: Exact KM catalog number not confirmed; grade and precise value cannot be determined from photos alone. | Visible attributes confirm a United Kingdom Half Crown dated 1966 under Elizabeth II: young laureate bust with ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA obverse, crowned quartered shield with E R and legend FID DEF HALF CROWN 1966 on reverse; copper‑nickel, ~32.3 mm, ~14.1 g, reeded edge. This matches the standard Elizabeth II Half Crown type struck 1953–1967. No distinguishing variety is evident from the description; however, the exact Krause–Mishler (KM) catalog number for this type cannot be confirmed here. Proof/SMS distinctions (if any for 1966) are not verified from the provided evidence.