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½ Crown - George III 2nd 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 | 1817-1820 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Crowned and quartered ornate shield of arms overlaid with smaller shield in centre, all within Royal Garter, 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 1817-1820 George III ½ Crown coin is that it was minted during a time of economic hardship in the United Kingdom. The coin was introduced as part of a new coinage system aimed at addressing the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation, which had led to the use of private tokens and other makeshift currencies. The ½ Crown coin was designed to be a more accessible alternative to the full Crown coin, which was worth five shillings, and it quickly became a popular denomination among the working class. Despite its humble value, the coin features a regal portrait of King George III on one side and a crowned shield on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the British monarchy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1817 | 8092600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 | 2905000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 | 4790000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 | 2396500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (2nd portrait) 1817-1820 coin.
