Great Britain
halfpenny
George III
1774
What is a 1774 British half penny coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1774 halfpenny from Great Britain.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£7 | £20 | £65 | £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 1774 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.
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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 Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
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 |
1774 British
halfpenny specifications
1774 British
halfpenny design
The retail value of a
1774 British half penny
can range from £7 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 |