Coins for collectors - Circulated British 1949 Half Crown Coin/Great Britain

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They are also a sentimental gift which are often given as personalised wedding favours. Why gift Coin Keyrings? These keyrings have been skilfully handmade from vintage 1949 Half Crown coins perfect for a 74th birthday gift for him, 74th birthday gift for her or a 74th Anniversary gift.

The half crown was first issued in 1549 with a value of two shillings and sixpence or one-eighth of a pound. George Kruger Gray was an English artist, best remembered for his designs of coinage and stained glass windows. There a millions of half crowns out there, with numerous different designs, compositions and historical contexts behind them. Due to this, it becomes extremely difficult to give an answer as to how much a half crown is worth in generic terms. George William de Saulles was a British medallist. He authored and designed the obverse of coins from the United Kingdom and its colonies under Queen Victoria and Edward VII of the United KingdomOutstanding quality coin keyrings made from genuine, highly polished Half Crowns minted in 1949. Whether the recipient of your gift was born or married in 1949 and you are shopping for a 74th birthday or anniversary gift, or it was a very special year for another reason, these keyrings make a very thoughtful and personalised gift. n.b. 1821 coins come with two almost identical reverses (1a and 1b). The second type (1b) is slightly more valuable than shown above.

The half crown was minted for approximately 263 years, with many being hammered or milled before that. For anniversaries, the coins used were minted in the same year as their vowels were exchanged in 1949, the coins have stood the test of time just like any loving marriage. In Memory Jewellery The half crown has taken on many different designs and compositions throughout its extensive history. This variance is what makes the half crown so collectable, there are many different versions which can appeal to many different people.

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There is a lot of variation in sold prices achieved, which highlights why when buying or selling a coin such as a half crown it is definitely worthwhile to do your research first. Auction Prices King Edward VI 1551: issued the first half crown in silver. The coin was dated and showed the king riding a horse. Let’s take a look at some examples so you can get an idea of why it is so difficult to summarise the value of a half crown today in one blog post. George III Half Crown Afterwards, Elizabeth I took to the throne between 1558 and 1603, in which during this reign and every reign thereafter until 1970 – excluding only Edward VIII – half crowns were issued. It was in 1970 that the half crown was finally demonetized, the year before decimalisation. Design of the Half Crown

The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains), unchanged from the earlier sterling silver issues. Values in the table above are expressed in GBP. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes. The half crown was a British coin which was valued at “2/6” (two shilling and sixpence) – 12½ pence in modern currency. It was literally half the value of the Crown. Since being demonetised, the half crown has become a highly collectable coin, with values ranging from less than one pound to thousands depending on the year the coin was minted.KG far from rim" (or "KG close to dots") means KG is centered between the denticles and the dot above