Obverse
Young laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.
Note: no 'BRITT:OMN'
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
+ ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA
Translation:
Elizabeth the Second 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 +
E R
E·F C·T
HALF CROWN 1963
Unabridged legend:
Fidei Defensatrix
Elizabeth Regina
Translation:
Defender of the Faith
Queen Elizabeth
Engraver:
Cecil Thomas