1953 Half Crown Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN')
Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
1953United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1953 Half Crown Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN') is a United Kingdom Half Crown coin struck in 1953 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 4,333,200 were minted. Its estimated value in Very Fine is £0.99, from the Numista catalogue (October 2026). It is rated 3/10 for rarity (uncommon). It is struck in copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni), weighs 14.14 g and measures 32.3 mm across.
Denomination
Half Crown
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
4,333,200
Physical Properties
Composition:Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight:14.14g
Shape:Round
Diameter:32.3mm
Thickness:2.2mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Features & Details
RoundCopper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Value source:Numista catalogue, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1953 Half Crown (Elizabeth II) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 4,333,200 is the 16th lowest of 67 circulation Half Crown coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1953 Elizabeth II Half Crown
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Half Crown Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN') (this page) | Circulation | with 'BRITT:OMN' | 4,333,200 | £0.99Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1953 Half Crown Elizabeth II Proof (with 'BRITT:OMN') | Proof | with 'BRITT:OMN' | 40,000 | — |
| 1953 Half Crown Elizabeth II Proof (with 'BRITT:OMN') | Proof | with 'BRITT:OMN' | 2 | — |
Elizabeth II Half Crown by year
- 1955 Half Crown (Elizabeth II)
- 1956 Half Crown (Elizabeth II)
- 1957 Half Crown (Elizabeth II)
- 1958 Half Crown (Elizabeth II)
- 1959 Half Crown (Elizabeth II)
- 1960 Half Crown (Elizabeth II)
- 1961 Half Crown (Elizabeth II)
- 1962 Half Crown (Elizabeth II)
- 1963 Half Crown (Elizabeth II)
- 1964 Half Crown (Elizabeth II)
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