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½ Crown - George IV 1st portrait; 1st reverse
| Silver (.925) | 14.14 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1820-1823 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
Reverse
First crowned and mantled shield of arms (heavier garnishing), national flower emblems around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNO 1820
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains).Interesting fact
The ½ Crown coin from the United Kingdom, featuring George IV's first portrait and first reverse, has a unique feature. It was minted with a silver composition of .925, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 2396500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1821 | 1435100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 | 2003700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse) 1820-1823 coin.
