1959 Half Crown Elizabeth II (without 'BRITT:OMN') – reverse

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1959 Half Crown Elizabeth II (without 'BRITT:OMN')

Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'

1959United Kingdom

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Worth about £0.80 in circulated condition. 9,028,800 were minted, the 26th lowest of any circulation Half Crown.

Denomination

Half Crown

Estimated Value

£0.80

Numista catalogue, Very Fine · Sep 2026How we value coins

Condition

Circulation

Mintage

9,028,800

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:26 Sep 2026

Is the 1959 Half Crown (Elizabeth II) rare?

26th/ 65

← RarerMore common →

Its circulation mintage of 9,028,800 is the 26th lowest of 65 circulation Half Crown coins in the catalogue.

Elizabeth II Half Crown by year

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About the 1959 Half Crown Elizabeth II (without 'BRITT:OMN')

Composed of copper-nickel, with a composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel, it showcases the traditional craftsmanship of the time. While its high mintage diminishes its rarity, the coin is still cherished by collectors for its representation of post-war Britain and the early years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, making it a staple in many numismatic collections.

How this was written

Written with AI from catalogue data. Sentences that contradict this coin's year, denomination, finish, mintage or value are removed automatically; the rest has not been checked by a person. How we value coins

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