1909 Half Crown Edward VII S3980

Description

1909 Half Crown Edward VII

S3980

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King Edward VII right, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
DES ·

Unabridged legend: Edwardus VII Dei Gratia Britanniarum Omnium Rex

Translation: Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God King of all the Britains

Engraver: George William de Saulles

Reverse

Crowned quartered shield of arms within Garter, legend around, divided date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FID: DEF: IND: IMP:
· HALF · 19 09 · CROWN ·
HONI SOIT · QUI MAL Y PENSE ·

Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator

Translation:
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Shame on he who thinks evil of it

Engraver: George William de Saulles