1817 halfcrown value - UK - small head
UK halfcrown
George III
1817
small head
What is a 1817 British halfcrown coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1817 half crown from the UK.
The retail value of a
1817 'small head' British
half crown can range from
£12 to over £420, depending
on grade, condition,
desirability, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
www.allcoinvalues.com
| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £12 | £30 | £75 | £230 | £325 | £420+ |
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 1817 'small head' UK halfcrown reverse shows
a crowned shield with the UK coat of arms inside a
garter with 'HONI SOIT Q MAL Y PENSE'.
The surrounding legend reads:
'BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:'
Shield quadrants show three lions representing
England, one lion representing Scotland, and a harp
representing Ireland. In the center is a crowned shield
with the Hanoverian arms.
primary varieties: 'large bust', and 'small head'
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The obverse features the laureate head of
King George III facing right, with the legend:
'GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA', and date below.
images courtesy of GB Classic Coins
Notes: Davies 60.
Head only, no shoulders, with smaller head.
Reverse has larger shield, and garter has no design
surrounding.
| Monarch | King George III |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 14.1 grams |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 8,092,656 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | less common for period |
| Obverse | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Reverse | Thomas Wyon |
1817 United Kingdom
halfcrown specifications
small head
1817 United Kingdom
halfcrown design
small head
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |