1773 halfpenny value - Great Britain
Great Britain
halfpenny
George III
1773
What is a 1773 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1773 halfpenny from Great Britain.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £5 | £15 | £50 | £250+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1773 British halfpenny reverse shows
Britannia seated on a globe, facing left,
holding an olive branch and a spear, with
a shield resting beside.
The legend reads 'BRITAN' to the left, and
'NIA' to the right, with the date below.
primary varieties: '1773', 'no reverse stop',
and 'no stop after REX'
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The obverse features the laureate bust of
King George III facing right, wearing armor.
The legend reads: 'GEORGIVS' to the left,
and 'III REX' to the right.
images courtesy of Gold Guinea
Notes:
Has stop (.) after 'NIA', and after 'REX'.
| Monarch | King George III |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | ave 9.9 grams |
| Diameter | 28.5 to 30 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | not recorded |
| Scarcity | relatively scarce |
| Obverse | Richard Yeo or Thomas Pingo |
| Reverse | John Croker |
1773 British
halfpenny specifications
1773 British
halfpenny design
The retail value of a
1773 British half penny
can range from £5 to over
£250, depending on grade,
condition, desirability,
and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |