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½ Crown - George IV 2nd portrait; 3rd 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 | 1824-1829 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Crowned and mantled shield of arms over banner, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:
DIEU ET MON DROIT
Translation:
King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
God and my right
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
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 2nd portrait and 3rd reverse, has an interesting fact associated with it. Did you know that this coin was minted during a time when the United Kingdom was experiencing a major economic crisis? The year was 1825, and the country was facing a severe economic downturn, which led to a shortage of silver coins in circulation. To address this issue, the Royal Mint decided to produce a new coin, the ½ Crown, which was made of silver but had a lower denomination than the traditional Crown coin. This allowed people to continue using silver coins in their everyday transactions, despite the shortage. This coin's design was also unique, featuring a young and energetic-looking King George IV on one side and a crowned shield on the other. This coin is a testament to the resourcefulness and resilience of the Royal Mint during a time of economic hardship.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1825 | 2258700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1826 | 2189000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1828 | 49800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1829 | 508400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse) 1824-1829 coin.
