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    1920 Half Crown George V (2nd type)

    George V 2nd type
    1920United Kingdom(fr) la couronne touche le blason
    Part of Pre-decimal coins

    Worth about £24 in circulated condition. 17,983,000 were minted, the 44th lowest of any circulation Half Crown.

    Denomination
    Half Crown
    Estimated Value
    £23.80
    Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins
    Condition
    Circulation
    Mintage
    17,983,000

    Physical Properties

    Composition:Silver (.500)
    Weight:14.14g
    Shape:Round
    Diameter:32.3mm
    Thickness:2.15mm
    Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
    Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
    Fine silver:7.07 g (500‰)
    Melt value:£8.85 at £1.25/g, 7 Nov 2026
    What pre-1947 silver is worth in metal →

    Features & Details

    RoundSilver (.500)
    Value source:Numista catalogue
    Value date:6 Mar 2026

    Is the 1920 Half Crown (George V) rare?

    44th/ 65

    ← RarerMore common →

    Its circulation mintage of 17,983,000 is the 44th lowest of 65 circulation Half Crown coins in the catalogue.

    George V Half Crown by year

    ← 1919 Half Crown (George V)1921 Half Crown (George V) →
    • 1914 Half Crown (George V)
    • 1915 Half Crown (George V)
    • 1916 Half Crown (George V)
    • 1917 Half Crown (George V)
    • 1918 Half Crown (George V)
    • 1922 Half Crown (George V)
    • 1923 Half Crown (George V)
    • 1924 Half Crown (George V)
    • 1925 Half Crown (George V)
    • 1926 Half Crown (George V)

    About the 1920 Half Crown George V (2nd type)

    The George V 2nd type coin, minted in 1920 by the Royal Mint at Tower Hill, is a noteworthy piece in British numismatics, primarily due to its role during the interwar period and its representation of the transition in British coinage. The reverse design, depicting the traditional heraldic symbols of the United Kingdom, reflects the unity of the nations under the crown. While not particularly rare, this coin holds significance for collectors as a reminder of the economic conditions of post-World War I Britain and the evolution of currency during a time of significant change. Its historical context and aesthetic attributes make it a desirable addition to collections focusing on 20th-century British coinage.

    ⓘ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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