½ Crown - George II Young bust
| Silver (.925) | 15.05 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1731-1741 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 15.05 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Note: varieties exist (see below)
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·M·B·F·ET H·REX·F·D·B ET·L·D·S·R·I A·T·ET·E·17 41·
Unabridged legend: Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brunsviciensis Et Luneburgen-sis Dux Sacri Romani Imperii Archi-Thesaurarius Et Elector
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Engraver: Johann Ochs
Edge
Regnal year in words
Lettering: ANNO REGNO D. QVARTO
Translation: Fourteenth year of reign
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 15/31 troy ounce (232.3 grains).Obverse and reverse die varieties:
KM#574.1, Sp#3692 (1731-36) roses and plumes in angles;
KM#574.2, Sp#3693 (1739-41) roses in angles;
KM#574.3, Sp#3693 (1741 only) large obverse letters;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Crown - George II (Young bust) 1731-1741 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the British monetary system. The coin was introduced in 1731, just a year after the introduction of the gold standard, which replaced the silver standard that had been in place since the 14th century. This change in monetary policy had a significant impact on the value of silver coins, including the ½ Crown, which was now worth less than its face value in silver. Despite this, the coin remained in circulation until 1741 and is still highly sought after by collectors today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1731 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1732 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1739 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1741 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - George II (Young bust) 1731-1741 coin.
