Great Britain
halfpenny
KGIII 1799
5 incuse gunports
What is a 1799 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1799 halfpenny from Great Britain.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£2 | £6 | £15 | £70 | £120 | £160+ |
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 1799 British halfpenny reverse shows
Britannia seated facing left, holding an
olive branch and trident, with shield resting
beside. A small ship is in the background
to the left. The legend reads 'BRITANNIA',
with the date below.
primary varieties: '5 gunports', '6 gunports',
'9 gunports', 'plain hull', and 'line on hull'
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The obverse features the laureate bust of
King George III facing right, wearing robes.
The surrounding legend reads:
'GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX'
images courtesy of Andrew's Coastal Collectables
Notes:
5 recessed (incuse) gunports to small ship.
Monarch | King George III |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 12.66 grams |
Diameter | 31 mm |
Comp | copper |
Minted | Birmingham, England |
Mintage | not recorded |
Scarcity | less common in better grades |
Obverse | Conrad Kuchler |
Reverse | Conrad Kuchler |
1799 British
halfpenny specifications
5 incuse gunports
1799 British
halfpenny design
5 incuse gunports
The retail value of a 1799
'5 incuse gunports' British
half penny can range from
£2 to over £160, depending
on grade, condition,
desirability, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |