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½ Crown - George III 1st portrait
| Silver (.925) | 14.14 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1817 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Crowned Garter and ornate Royal shield of arms overlaid with smaller shield, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:
HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE ·
Translation:
King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Shame on he who thinks evil of it
Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Younger
Edge
Plain and reeded types exist
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1816-1817 George III ½ Crown coin is that it was minted during a time of economic hardship in the United Kingdom. The coin was produced during a period of high inflation, which led to a shortage of small denomination coins. To address this issue, the British government introduced the ½ crown coin, which was worth half of a standard crown coin. This coin was made of silver and weighed 14.14 grams, making it a valuable and reliable form of currency for everyday transactions. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the 1816-1817 George III ½ Crown coin remains a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1817 | 8092600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait) 1816-1817 coin.
