half crown


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half′ crown′


n.
a former British coin equal to two shillings and sixpence.
[1535–45]
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Noun1.half crown - an English coin worth half a crownhalf crown - an English coin worth half a crown  
coin - a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
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