Great Britain
halfpenny
KGIII 1770
reverse stop
What is a 1770 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1770 halfpenny from Great Britain.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£6 | £20 | £60 | £260+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1770 British halfpenny reverse shows
Britannia seated on a globe, facing left,
holding an olive branch and a spear, with
a shield resting beside.
The legend reads 'BRITAN' to the left, and
'NIA' to the right, with the date below.
primary varieties: 'reverse stop',
and 'no reverse stop'
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The obverse features the laureate bust of
King George III facing right, wearing armor.
The legend reads: 'GEORGIVS' to the left,
and 'III REX' to the right.
images courtesy of C. Farthing
Notes:
First King George III era British halfpenny.
Has stop (.) after 'NIA' on reverse.
Monarch | King George III |
Edge | plain |
Weight | ave 9.9 grams |
Diameter | 28.5 to 30 mm |
Comp | copper |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | not recorded |
Scarcity | relatively scarce |
Obverse | Richard Yeo or Thomas Pingo |
Reverse | John Croker |
1770 British
halfpenny specifications
with reverse stop
1770 British
halfpenny design
with reverse stop
The retail value of a 1770
'with reverse stop' British
half penny can range from
£6 to over £260, depending
on grade, condition,
desirability, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |