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1826 Halfcrown George IV Silver Coin

1826 Halfcrown George IV Silver Coin Reverse

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1826 Halfcrown George IV Silver Coin Reverse
1826 Halfcrown George IV Silver Coin Obverse

Buy a 1826 Halfcrown

Collectable 1828 silver Halfcrown of King George IV, ready to add to your collection. We know that in the 1826 calendar year, the Royal Mint struck 2,189,088 silver Halfcrowns for circulation. These coins feature the second type laureate head of George IV, attributed to the celebrated Royal Mint engraver William Wyon. Wyon would also create portraits for George's successors: William IV and Victoria. The reverse is the work of French-born engraver Jean Baptiste Merlen and displays a garnished shield of the Royal Arms, with the arms of the House of Hanover inescutcheon, and a crowned helmet above. These historic British coins remain highly collectable, particularly in high grade and are a key piece in any complete Halfcrown date run.
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Third Halfcrown Reverse

These 1826 coins feature a reverse attributed to Jean Baptiste Merlen. His crowned garnished shield of royal arms is surmounted by a crowned helmet with a legend that reads  'BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:'.

King George IV Portrait

This is paired with William Wyon's second-type uncrowned left-facing portrait bust of King George IV, together with an abbreviated Latin inscription that reads 'BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:'.

Sterling Silver Coin

In this period, Halfcrowns were struck in solid .925 sterling silver. When they were first minted in 1828, these coins would have weighed around 14.14 grams, and they measure 32 millimetres in diameter.

1826 Halfcrown Mintage

Records indicate that 2,189,088 silver Halfcrowns were struck at the Royal Mint in the 1826 calendar year, making these a fairly common date for George IV's reign. Notably, no Halfcrowns were issued in the following year: 1827.

Buying Historic Coinage

Like all historic coins, these Georgian Halfcrowns display signs of their age. As ex-circulation coins, they will show wear to the high points as well as minor scratches, edge dings and marks commensurate with their grade.