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½ Crown - George III 1st portrait

Features

Issuer United Kingdom
Król George III (1760-1820)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1816-1817
Value ½ Crown (⅛)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Composition Srebro (.925)
Weight 14.14 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness 1.6 mm
Shape Okrągły
Technique Frezowana
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 December 1969
Number
N#
13168
References KM# 667
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Sp# 3788
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

Obverse

Duże popiersie wawrzynu ("głowa byka") w prawo, legenda wokół, data poniżej.Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA
1816

Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Younger

Reverse

Podwiązka w koronie i ozdobna królewska tarcza herbowa nałożona na mniejszą tarczę, legenda dookoła.Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:
HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE ·

Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Younger

Edge

Istnieją typy gładkie i ryflowaneAutomatically translated

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

Standardowa waga tych monet wynosiła 5/11 uncji trojańskiej (218,2 ziaren).Automatically translated

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1816  Photo $ 45 $ 77 $ 77 $ 77 $ 250 $ 660 40%
1816  (en) plain edge; Proof 0%
1816  (en) reeded edge; Proof 0.5%
1817  Photo 8 092 600 $ 35 $ 55 $ 64 $ 89 $ 150 $ 260 $ 520 (en) mintage incl. KM#672 69%
1817  (en) plain edge; Proof 0.2%
1817  (en) reeded edge; Proof 1.0%

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Bullion value: USD 30.49 Search tips
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2331 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.421 oz
Current srebro price: 72.51 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2026 May 11 The Abby Welsh Collection of British Coins Showcase Auction 61617
Lot 22186
Internet Archive
11 May 2026 1816 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 2318.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2025 December 8 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61575
Lot 25092
Internet Archive
8 Dec 2025 1816 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2024 June 9 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61389
Lot 21086
Internet Archive
9 Jun 2024 1816 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 690.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2024 June 9 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61389
Lot 21085
Internet Archive
9 Jun 2024 1816 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 750.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232250
Lot 63496
Internet Archive
8 Dec 2022 1816 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 960.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232105
Lot 61443
Internet Archive
3 Feb 2021 1816 UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 480.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232103
Lot 63464
Internet Archive
20 Jan 2021 1816 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 468.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232047
Lot 63410
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2020 1816 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 468.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231920
Lot 63245
Internet Archive
16 May 2019 1816 UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Cleaned))
USD 192.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George III (1st portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232220
Lot 63531
Internet Archive
12 May 2022 1816 AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 222.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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