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½ Crown - George IV 2nd portrait; 3rd reverse

Features

Issuer United Kingdom
King George IV (1820-1830)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1824-1829
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#
13188
References KM# 695
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Sp# 3809
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

Obverse

Smaller uncrowned portrait of King George IV left, legend around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA ·
1826

Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God

Engraver: William Wyon

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

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 G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1824  Proof 2%
1825  Photo 2 258 700 $ 36 $ 88 $ 88 $ 88 $ 650 $ 1300 43%
1825  Proof 0.7%
1826  Photo 2 189 000 $ 37 $ 83 $ 85 $ 85 $ 130 $ 180 45%
1826  Photo $ 7400 Proof 1.1%
1828  Photo 49 800 mintage data uncertain 6%
1829  Photo 508 400 $ 78 $ 120 17%

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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 (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)
Heritage Auctions
2026 May 11 The Abby Welsh Collection of British Coins Showcase Auction 61617
Lot 22202
Internet Archive
11 May 2026 1825 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 1891.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)
Heritage Auctions
2026 May 4 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61619
Lot 25268
Internet Archive
4 May 2026 1825 UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 1464.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)
Heritage Auctions
2026 January 12 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - New York 3129
Lot 31110
Internet Archive
12 Jan 2026 1825 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 1342.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)
Heritage Auctions
2025 March 16 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61483
Lot 21172
Internet Archive
16 Mar 2025 1825 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 690.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25284
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 1825 UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25283
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 1825 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 1620.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 31934
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 1825 UNC
(NGC MS64+)
USD 1560.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232043
Lot 64355
Internet Archive
21 Oct 2020 1825 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 33045
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1825 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 960.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IV (2nd portrait; 3rd reverse)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232103
Lot 63469
Internet Archive
20 Jan 2021 1825 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 324.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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