Great Britain
halfpenny
KGIII 1772
reverse A
What is a 1772 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1772 halfpenny from Great Britain.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£5 | £15 | £55 | £225+ |
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 1772 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 A', 'reverse B',
'GEORIVS', 'ball to spear', 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 UK Coinage
Notes: reverse A key indicators:
Incuse curl at top of Britannia's head.
Curved, raised lines to scroll at base of shield.
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 |
1772 British
halfpenny specifications
reverse A
1772 British
halfpenny design
reverse A
The retail value of a
1772 'reverse A' British
half penny can range from
£5 to over £225, 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 |