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1820 Halfcrown George III Silver Coin

1820 Halfcrown George III Silver Coin Reverse

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Buy a 1820 Halfcrown (George III)

The final Halfcrown issue from the reign of King George III. Halfcrowns were only issued in the latter years of George's rule, following the Great Recoinage of 1816, which kick-started the reintroduction of silver currency. These 1820 coins feature Benedetto Pistrucci's smaller second laureate bust of the King, who died in January of this year and was succeeded by his eldest son, George IV, who had been serving as regent since 1810. The reverse displays the second type gartered shield design, introduced in 1817 and designed by the short-lived Thomas Wyon the Younger. The George III Halfcrown series is short but highly collectable, with this scarcer last issue a key addition to any date run.
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Garter Shield Reverse Design

Thomas Wyon the Younger designed the shield of Royal Arms, encircled by a garter and surmounted by a crown that appears on the reverse of these 1820 coins, along with this inscription: 'BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:'.

Small Head Of George III

These coins feature the smaller second laureate head of King George III, attributed to Italian engraver Benedetto Pistrucci. The portrait is accompanied by an inscription that reads 'GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA' with the date below.

Georgian Silver Halfcrowns

Halfcrowns were reintroduced late in George III's reign with a new specification that would be used through until the 20th century. These coins were originally struck in 14.14 grams of sterling silver and measure 32 millimetres across.

Mintage Figures: 1820 Halfcrown

Records indicate that 2,396,592 silver Halfcrowns were issued by the Royal Mint in 1820, though this figure encompasses coins issued with George III's portrait and the slightly more common King George IV 1820 Halfcrowns.

Collecting Historic Coinage

These Halfcrowns are ex-currency historic coins. As such, you can expect them to display signs of circulation in line with their grade, including wear, scratches and marks, similar to the coins you find in your change today.