The retail value of a 1926
'modified effigy' British
half crown can range from
£3 to over £110, depending
on grade, condition,
desirability, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
1926 halfcrown value - UK - modified effigy
UK halfcrown
George V
1926 ME
Davies 1690
What is a 1926 British halfcrown coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1926 (me) half crown from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £3 | £7 | £20 | £45 | £85 | £110+ |
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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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 AJW Coins
Notes:
Smaller head to reduce ghosting. Longer rim deticals,
and intials 'BM' closer to right side of neck truncation.
| 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 | D1690: less common for period |
| Obverse | Bertram MacKennal |
| Reverse | George William de Saulles |
1926 United Kingdom
halfcrown specifications
modified effigy
1926 United Kingdom
halfcrown design
modified effigy
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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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |