The value of a British half crown coin can vary significantly depending on several factors. These include the coin’s mint year, condition or grade, and its composition.
Here’s a breakdown of how these factors affect the value of a half crown:
- Mint year: Half crowns were minted from 1549 until 1970. Older coins, particularly those in good condition, generally have higher numismatic value (value to collectors) than newer ones. For example, a rare 1905 Halfcrown with a mintage of 166,008 can be worth significantly more than a modern half crown.
- Condition/Grade: The better the condition of a half crown, the higher its value. Coins are graded on a scale of 1 to 70, with higher numbers indicating better condition. Even a small flaw can drastically reduce a coin’s value. A coin graded as Poor 1, indicating heavy circulation and a barely identifiable design, would be worth less than a coin graded MS 70, which is perfectly struck and uncirculated.
- Composition: The metal content of the half crown also plays a role in its value.
– Silver Half Crowns: Half crowns minted before 1920 were made of sterling silver (92.5% silver). These coins have intrinsic value based on their silver content, in addition to their numismatic value. Some pre-1920 silver half crowns can be purchased for under 50 USD, for example, a 1916 George V Solid Silver Half Crown is available for 19.00 USD.
– 50% Silver Half Crowns: Between 1920 and 1946, the silver content of half crowns was reduced to 50%. A 1923 UK Half Crown (1/2) 50% Silver Nice Coin can be purchased for 17.50 USD.
– Cupro-Nickel Half Crowns: From 1947 to 1970, half crowns were made of cupro-nickel (no silver). A 1949 Great Britain King George VI 1/2 Crown Copper-Nickel Coin is available for 745 USD.
Based on recent market offerings, here are some examples of half crown coin values:
- British United Kingdom 1/2 Crown Coin (circulated 1887-1892, various grades from Good to Very Fine): Approximately 82.99 USD.
- 1916 Great Britain 1/2 Half Crown .925 Silver Coin : 22.00 USD.
- APMEX Silver Half Crown George VI Coin (1942, AU grade): 39.16 USD.
- Great Britain King George VI 1/2 Crown Copper-Nickel Coin (1949): 745 USD.
It is important to remember that these are just examples, and the actual value of a half crown will depend on its specific characteristics. If you have a half crown coin and want to determine its precise value, consider having it professionally appraised by a reputable coin dealer or numismatic organization. You can also research recent sales of similar coins to get an idea of their market value.
Which half crowns are rare?
1817 Silver Half Crown George III. Out of Stock.
1837 Silver Half Crown William IV. Out of Stock.
1883 Silver Victoria Young Head Shield Half Crown. …
1708 Anne Silver Half Crown. …
1731 George II Silver Half Crown. …
1689 William and Mary Silver Half Crown. …
1937 Silver George VI Half Crown. …
1816 Silver George III Half Crown.
Is a 1953 half crown worth anything?
Great question! £50.00 Original price was: £50.00. £45.00 Current price is: £45.00.
What is half a crown worth in US money?
Thanks for asking. A half-crown was 2 shillings 6 pence, or 30 pence. A penny at the time was about 2 cents, so a half-crown was 60 cents. Using u/servical’s inflation calculations, that means about $60 in today’s money.
Is a 1951 half crown worth anything?
£76.50 Current price is: £76.50.