King George IV era halfcrown - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
halfcrown
George IV
1820 to 1830
Values, images, and specifications for British
half crown coins from 1820 to 1830.
George IV ascended to the
throne in 1820, after his
fathers death (George III).
The first King George IV
United Kingdom halfcrown
was minted in 1820, and the
last in 1829.
The King George IV era United Kingdom halfcrown had two different
obverse designs, and three reverse designs.
Obverse 1 (1820 to 1824) laureate head.
Obverse 2 (1824 to 1829) bare head, with date below.
Reverse 1 (1820 to 1823) crowned shield with date below.
Reverse 2 (1823 to 1824) crowned shield in a garter, with date below.
Reverse 3 (1824 to 1829) crowned shield with crest and motto.
Retailing from £20 to
over £530, depending
on grade and condition.
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Prior to ascension, George IV served as Prince Regent
from 1811 until 1820, due to his fathers ill health.
Dubbed 'the first gentleman of England', he was disliked
by the general population for his extravagance and lack
of leadership during the Napoleonic wars.
30 pennies = 2 shillings and sixpence
= 1/2 crown = 1/8 of a pound
Dates not minted: 1822, 1827, 1830
Retailing from £380 to
over £6,400, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £14 to
over £600, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £15 to
over £760, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £15 to
over £480, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £15 to
over £510, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £40 to
over £1,300, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £20 to
over £750, depending
on grade and condition.
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