½ Crown - Edward VII

½ Crown - Edward VII - obverse½ Crown - Edward VII - reverse

© A. KOIFMAN JR.

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King Edward VII (1901-1910)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1902-1910
Value ½ Crown (⅛)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 14.14 g
Diameter 32.3 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 December 1969
Number
N#
12799
References KM# 802,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 3980
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King Edward VII right, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
DES ·

Unabridged legend: Edwardus VII Dei Gratia Britanniarum Omnium Rex

Translation: Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God King of all the Britains

Engraver: George William de Saulles

Reverse

Crowned quartered shield of arms within Garter, legend around, divided date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FID: DEF: IND: IMP:
· HALF · 19 02 · CROWN ·
HONI SOIT · QUI MAL Y PENSE ·

Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator

Translation:
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Shame on he who thinks evil of it

Engraver: George William de Saulles

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains).

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1902  Photo 1 316 000 $ 17 $ 18 $ 22 $ 220 26%
1902  Photo 15 100 $ 230 3% Matte Proof
1903  Photo 274 800 $ 1100 6%
1904  Photo 709 600 $ 34 10%
1905  Photo 166 000 $ 410 4%
1906  2 886 200 $ 11 $ 20 $ 20 26%
1907  Photo 3 693 900 $ 12 $ 14 $ 20 $ 430 35%
1908  Photo 1 758 800 $ 11 $ 16 $ 19 $ 820 17%
1909  Photo 3 051 500 $ 15 $ 20 $ 800 28%
1910  Photo 2 557 600 $ 13 $ 16 $ 16 $ 51 $ 200 $ 350 22%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232315
Lot 62419
Internet Archive
6 Apr 2023 1902 UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 1020.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
2021 November 14 Selections from the Kansas Collection of European Coins Showcase Auction 61236
Lot 98133
Internet Archive
14 Nov 2021 1902 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 360.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232116
Lot 64428
Internet Archive
21 Apr 2021 1902 UNC
(NGC MS63+)
USD 228.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232052
Lot 64425
Internet Archive
17 Dec 2020 1902 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 228.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232011
Lot 62300
Internet Archive
11 Mar 2020 1902 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 174.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232005
Lot 65331
Internet Archive
30 Jan 2020 1902 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 216.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231920
Lot 63265
Internet Archive
16 May 2019 1902 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232321
Lot 64392
Internet Archive
18 May 2023 1902 AU
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232331
Lot 61354
Internet Archive
27 Jul 2023 1902 – Matte Proof UNC
(NGC PR65)
USD 840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232330
Lot 64354
Internet Archive
20 Jul 2023 1902 – Matte Proof UNC
(NGC PR64)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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