1775 halfpenny value - Great Britain
Great Britain
halfpenny
George III
1775
What is a 1775 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1775 halfpenny from Great Britain.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £6 | £20 | £55 | £230+ |
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.
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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:
| 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 |
1775 British
halfpenny specifications
1775 British
halfpenny design
The 1775 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.
The retail value of a
1775 British half penny
can range from £6 to over
£230, 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 |