Mintage
50 cents 1929 : 228,328
Specifications
Alloy: 80% silver, 20% copper
Weight: 11.66 grams
Diameter : 29.72 mm
Engraver: Obverse: Sir E. B. MacKennal, Reverse: L. C. Wyon, W. H. J. Blackemore
Designer: Obverse: Sir E. B. MacKennal, Reverse: L. C. Wyon, W. H. J. Blackemore
Edge: Reeded
Magnetism: Nonmagnetic
Die axis: ↑↑
Obverse
The portrait in left profile of George V is surrounded with the inscription “GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP” (George V, King and Emperor of India by the grace of God)
Lettering: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP:
Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse
The face value, the inscription “CANADA”, and the date are surrounded with two maple boughs and a crown.
Lettering: 50 CENTS CANADA 1929
Engraver: W.H.J. Blakemore
Edge
Reeded
Country Canada
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1920-1936
Value 50 Cents
0.5 CAD = 0.38 USD
Metal Silver (.8000)
Weight 11.6638 g
Diameter 29.72 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
References KM# 25a, Schön# 23a
Sources:
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces312.html
http://www.coinsandcanada.com/coins-prices.php?coin=50-cents-1929&years=
