½ Crown - George I

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King George I (1714-1727)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1715-1726
Value ½ Crown (⅛)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 15.05 g
Diameter 33 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 31 December 1969
Number
N#
13075
References KM# 540,
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# 3642-4
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

Laureate and draped bust of King George I right, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS·D·G·M·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·F·D·

Translation: George by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith

Engraver: John Croker

Reverse

Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.

Note: varieties exist (see below)

Script: Latin

Lettering: BRVN ET·L·DUX S·R·I·A·TH ET·EL·17 17·

Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire

Engraver: Johann Ochs

Edge

Regnal year in words, e.g anno regno tirtio means third year of reign

Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 15/31 troy ounce (232.3 grains).

Reverse die varieties:

KM#540.1, Sp#3642 (1715-20) roses and plumes in angles;
KM#540.2, Sp#3643 (1723 only) SS and C in angles;
KM#540.3, Sp#3644 (1726 only) small roses and plumes;

1723 SSC variety was struck with silver discovered by the South Sea Company in Indonesia.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1715  KM#540.1, Sp#3642
1717  Photo KM#540.1, Sp#3642
1720  Photo KM#540.1, Sp#3642
1723  KM#540.2, Sp#3643
1726  KM#540.3, Sp#3644

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George I
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231918
Lot 61222
Internet Archive
2 May 2019 1717 – KM#540.1, Sp#3642 XF
(NGC XF45)
USD 630.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George I
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 30 The Long Island Collection of European Coins Showcase Auction 61255
Lot 97217
Internet Archive
30 Jan 2022 1717 – KM#540.1, Sp#3642 VF
(NGC VF25)
USD 480.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George I
Heritage Auctions
2023 January 17 - 18 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction 3106
Lot 33703
Internet Archive
17 Jan 2023 1720 – KM#540.1, Sp#3642 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 3960.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George IPicture 1 of a sold ½ Crown - George I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232227
Lot 61487
Internet Archive
30 Jun 2022 1720 – KM#540.1, Sp#3642 VF
(NGC VF25)
USD 372.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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