UK halfcrown
George V
1926
Davies 1688
What is a 1926 British halfcrown coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1926 (D1688) half crown from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£3 | £9 | £25 | £50 | £100 | £150+ |
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 1926 UK halfcrown reverse shows
a crowned shield inside a garter.
Shield quadrants represent members of
the United Kingdom.
The surrounding legend reads 'FID: DEF:
IND: IMP:' above, and the date below
between 'HALF' and 'CROWN'.
primary varieties: '1926', 'no colon after OMN',
and 'modified effigy'
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Close-up images
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The obverse features the bare head of
King George V facing left, with the legend:
'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX'
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
Obverse as per previous years, with larger head,
shorter rim denticals, and B.M. closer to center of neck.
Monarch | King George V |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 14.14 grams |
Diameter | 32 mm |
Comp | 50% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 4,473,516 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | D1688: less common for period |
Obverse | Bertram MacKennal |
Reverse | George William de Saulles |
1926 United Kingdom
halfcrown specifications
1926 United Kingdom
halfcrown design
The retail value of a
1926 British half crown
can range from £3 to
over £150, 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 |