United Kingdom
halfpenny
George V
1927
What is a 1927 British halfpenny coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1927 half penny from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£0.25 | £0.70 | £2 | £8 | £25 | £35+ |
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 bare head of King
George V facing left, with the legend:
'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX
FID:DEF:IND:IMP:'
images courtesy of Andrew's Coastal Collectables
Notes:
Post separation, UK coinage remained the formal
currency of the Irish Free State until 1928.
Monarch | King George V |
Edge | plain |
Weight | 5.7 grams |
Diameter | 25 mm |
Comp | bronze |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 15,589,622 |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | Bertram MacKennal |
Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1927 United Kingdom
halfpenny specifications
1927 United Kingdom
halfpenny design
The 1927 UK halfpenny reverse shows
Britannia seated facing right, wearing a
helmet, and holding a trident.
Her other hand rests on a shield bearing
combined heraldic crosses of UK members.
'HALF' and 'PENNY' are in the fields, and
the date is in the exergue below.
The retail value of a 1927
British half penny can
range from £0.25 to over
£35, 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 |