Halfcrown

In 1887 Queen Victoria finally allowed her portrait on the coinage to be changed. It was 50 years that she kept her Young Head portrait on the coins. The Halfcrown, or Two Shillings and Sixpence, was perhaps the most used large silver coin at the time. Because of course a Halfcrown was a lot of money then. You have the Queen on the obverse with that silly little crown placed on her head. She hated it because it looked like a toy rather than the real thing. The reverse has a crowned coat of arms within a garter of roses. We offer them in Uncirculated.

A few months ago, we offered these impressive halfcrowns from Edward VII’s short reign in well-circulated VG to Fine grade. After many requests for specific dates, we’re going to offer them for you, our collectors, by date. Not only that, but they are also slightly better grade at Good Fine, but 1903, 1904 and 1905 are not available on this occasion as they are rare dates – keep your eyes out in future Rare lists or Collectors Corners for them.

PHOTOGRAPH IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COIN SUPPLIED, but all coins provided are 1906 Halfcrowns in Good Fine.

Or better, the reverse retaining its original lustre, Scarce.

Edward VII had a very short reign, 1901-1910, because his Mother, Queen Victoria, lived so long. Much of his coinage is difficult to get and in some cases rather expensive. All of his silver coins were struck in Sterling Silver and a crown was only issued in 1902 for his Coronation. So we offer the Sterling Silver Halfcrown, the largest denomination silver coin stuck for regular usage. It has the bare head of the King on one side and a beautiful crowned shield on the other side. Dates will be of our choice, but no rare dates are included. Available here in Fine condition.

Edward VII had a very short reign, 1901-1910, because his Mother, Queen Victoria, lived so long. Much of his coinage is difficult to get and in some cases rather expensive. All of his silver coins were struck in Sterling Silver and a crown was only issued in 1902 for his Coronation. So we offer the Sterling Silver Halfcrown, the largest denomination silver coin stuck for regular usage. It has the bare head of the King on one side and a beautiful crowned shield on the other side. Dates will be of our choice, but no rare dates are included. Available here in Very Good condition.

A few months ago, we offered these impressive halfcrowns from Edward VII’s short reign in well-circulated VG to Fine grade. After many requests for specifi c dates, we’re going to offer them for you, our collectors, by date. Not only that, but they are also slightly better grade at Good Fine.

A few months ago, we offered these impressive halfcrowns from Edward VII’s short reign in well-circulated VG to Fine grade. After many requests for specifi c dates, we’re going to offer them for you, our collectors, by date. Not only that, but they are also slightly better grade at Good Fine.

A few months ago, we offered these impressive halfcrowns from Edward VII’s short reign in well-circulated VG to Fine grade. After many requests for specifi c dates, we’re going to offer them for you, our collectors, by date. Not only that, but they are also slightly better grade at Good Fine.

A few months ago, we offered these impressive halfcrowns from Edward VII’s short reign in well-circulated VG to Fine grade. After many requests for specifi c dates, we’re going to offer them for you, our collectors, by date. Not only that, but they are also slightly better grade at Good Fine.

A few months ago, we offered these impressive halfcrowns from Edward VII’s short reign in well-circulated VG to Fine grade. After many requests for specifi c dates, we’re going to offer them for you, our collectors, by date. Not only that, but they are also slightly better grade at Good Fine.

A few months ago, we offered these impressive halfcrowns from Edward VII’s short reign in well-circulated VG to Fine grade. After many requests for specifi c dates, we’re going to offer them for you, our collectors, by date. Not only that, but they are also slightly better grade at Good Fine.

We can offer the complete date collection of Queen Elizabeth II Halfcrowns. 1953-1967 all struck in cupro-nickel and all in selected circulated condition. You get the one year type of 1953 plus the rare dates of 1954, 1959 and 1964 and all the other dates. 15 coins for a fantastic price!

The 1962 Halfcrown has always been one of the most difficult to buy in uncirculated condition. After all the last halfcrown issued for use was only dated 1967. It is the largest denomination issued by Queen Elizabeth II for daily usage– Two Shillings and Sixpence. These 1962 Halfcrowns are in Uncirculated and difficult to find, if 1962 is special to you, then it would make a great gift.

The 1964 Halfcrown has always been one of the most difficult to get in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Even at the time of issue, it was not an easy coin to find in top grade. If you are missing this coin or you know someone born or married in 1964 then this coin would make a great gift. Supplies are limited, don’t miss out.

In the Elizabeth II pre-decimal series there are just some dates that stand out and for sure 1964 is one of them. Don’t forget by 1964 the Mint was cutting down on the number of coins they were issuing in preparation of Decimal Day. It was only in 1967 that they realised that they needed a lot more coins to satisfy the daily demand for day to day transactions. That is why the 1967 coinage is so readily available. We have now available the scarce 1964 Halfcrown issue which Ian found on a buying trip to New Zealand, most difficult to find. Offered in Uncirculated condition and very difficult to find these days. Supplies are, of course, limited.

In 1967 the last Halfcrown ever was struck for circulation. So the 1966 is the penultimate issue and in fact is many times harder to get in Uncirculated condition than the 1967 Halfcrown. We have nice Uncirculated examples of the scarcer 1966 Queen Elizabeth II Halfcrown to offer to our collectors. A lucky buy allowed us to offer them to you this issue. They are the largest in both size and denomination that was struck for circulation, after all the crowns really circulated in the 1960’s. Add an Uncirculated 1966 Queen Elizabeth II Halfcrown to your collection; it is something that not all that many collectors have…

In 1967 the Royal Mint issued the last Halfcrown for circulation a denomination that had been going since the reign of King Edward VI. For those of you too young to remember, a Halfcrown was Two Shillings and Sixpence. These were the largest circulating coins issued at the time and had a decimal equivalent of 12.5p. They are dated 1967 and are in Uncirculated condition. At that time you felt lucky if you were given a Halfcrown at Christmas as a gift. On the front is the youthful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and on the back is a crowned shield with E R at the sides with the denomination and the date.

1970 Proof Halfcrown. Not struck for circulation.

George II (1727-60), Halfcrown 1745, Old draped bust left, roses in angles on reverse.

The first Half Crowns to be struck after the Currency Reform Act of 1816 were the so called Bull Head type. The King hated them and they were only made for the end of 1816 and the early part of 1817. The design had to be changed, which in my opinion is a shame as we rather like the design. But the King spoke and the design was changed. This is a two year type coin, or rather it was struck for 10 months but over two years. They are struck in Sterling Silver and the coins we have on off er today are well worn and have seen considerable wear. One that collectors can afford and the last time we offered them, they quickly sold out.

The first Half Crowns to be struck after the Currency Reform Act of 1816 were the so called Bull Head type. The King hated them and they were only made for the end of 1816 and the early part of 1817. The design had to be changed, which in our opinion is a shame as we rather like the design. But the King spoke and the design was changed. This is a two year type coin, or rather it was struck for 10 months but over two years. They are struck in Sterling Silver and the coins we have on offer today are well worn and have seen considerable wear. One that collectors can afford and the last time we offered them, they quickly sold out.

In 1816, during the end of the reign of King George III, all the old coinage was replaced with new coins and new designs. The Halfcrown was first issued in 1816-1817 but the King hated how they had portrayed him on the coin. So later in 1817 they changed the design to the new smaller head halfcrown. This design lasted only until 1820 when the King died and George IV came to the throne and all the designs changed. The Half Crown is the second largest silver denomination issued, it had a face value of Two Shillings and Sixpence. They were struck in Sterling Silver, dates will be of our choice, but the more you order the more different dates we will try and give you. We have the small head George III Halfcrown available in Very Good and Fine condition, the choice is yours.

The bare head halfcrown of King George IV was only issued from 1824-1829, after all his was a very short reign of only ten years. Struck in Sterling Silver, dates of our choice but we have a very limited number of the George IV bare head halfcrowns available in Fair condition. They have seen a lot of circulation but then again they are about 200 years old. Not an easy coin to find.

The bare head halfcrown of King George IV was only issued from 1824-1829, after all his was a very short reign of only ten years. Struck in Sterling Silver, dates of our choice but we have a very limited number of the George IV bare head halfcrowns available in Very Good condition. They have seen a lot of circulation but then again they are about 200 years old. Not an easy coin to find.