Great Britain
halfpenny
KGIII 1771
reverse stop
What is a 1771 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1771 halfpenny from Great Britain.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£5 | £15 | £55 | £275+ |
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 1771 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: 'with reverse stop',
'no reverse stop', and 'ball below spear head'
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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 UK Coinage
Notes:
Has stop (.) after 'NIA' on reverse.
No ball below spear head.
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 |
1771 British
halfpenny specifications
with reverse stop
1771 British
halfpenny design
with reverse stop
The retail value of a 1771
'with reverse stop' British
half penny can range from
£5 to over £275, 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 |