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½ Crown - George IV 1st portrait; 1st reverse

Features

Issuer United Kingdom
King George IV (1820-1830)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1820-1823
Value ½ Crown (⅛)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 14.14 g
Diameter 32 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 31 December 1969
Number
N#
13178
References KM# 676
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Sp# 3807
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

Obverse

First laureate portrait of King George IV left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D:

Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God King of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

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

Mint

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

Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains).

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1820  Photo 2 396 500 $ 75 $ 210 $ 250 $ 280 $ 940 mintage incl. KM#672 59%
1820  plain edge; Proof 0.5%
1820  Proof 0.5%
1821  Photo 1 435 100 $ 91 $ 96 $ 100 $ 260 $ 470 $ 1200 49%
1821  Photo Proof 0.5%
1823  2 003 700 mintage incl. KM#688 4%

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Bullion value: USD 30.59 Search tips
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Actual silver weight: 0.421 oz
Current silver price: 72.73 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
2026 May 11 The Abby Welsh Collection of British Coins Showcase Auction 61617
Lot 22200
Internet Archive
11 May 2026 1820 – mintage incl. KM#672 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 1464.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
2026 January 12 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - New York 3129
Lot 32117
Internet Archive
12 Jan 2026 1820 – mintage incl. KM#672 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 1464.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
2025 March 16 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61483
Lot 21169
Internet Archive
16 Mar 2025 1820 – mintage incl. KM#672 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
2025 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3122
Lot 34594
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2025 1820 – mintage incl. KM#672 UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 3360.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25280
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 1820 – mintage incl. KM#672 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 1800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232248
Lot 61434
Internet Archive
24 Nov 2022 1820 – mintage incl. KM#672 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232222
Lot 61556
Internet Archive
26 May 2022 1820 – mintage incl. KM#672 UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Cleaned))
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232106
Lot 62463
Internet Archive
10 Feb 2021 1820 – mintage incl. KM#672 UNC
(PCGS UNC Details (Cleaned))
USD 552.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 32760
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 1820 – mintage incl. KM#672 UNC
(PCGS MS64+)
USD 1440.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (1st portrait; 1st reverse)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232047
Lot 63415
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2020 1820 – mintage incl. KM#672 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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