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1926 Half Crown George V (Modified Effigy, 3rd type)
George V 3rd type; Modified Effigy
1926United Kingdommintage incl. KM# 818.2
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1926 Half Crown George V (Modified Effigy, 3rd type) is a United Kingdom Half Crown coin struck in 1926 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 4,473,500 were minted. Its type value in Very Fine is £17.39, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): 1926 has not been priced separately. It is rated 7/10 for rarity (very rare). It is struck in silver (.500), weighs 14.14 g and measures 32.3 mm across.
Denomination
Half Crown
Type Value
£17.39
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
4,473,500
Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.500)
Weight:14.14g
Shape:Round
Diameter:32.3mm
Thickness:2mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Fine silver:7.07 g (500‰)
Melt value:£10.40 at £1.47/g, 3 Oct 2026
What pre-1947 silver is worth in metal →Features & Details
RoundSilver (.500)
Value source:Numista type value, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1926 Half Crown (George V) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 4,473,500 is the 17th lowest of 67 circulation Half Crown coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1926 George V Half Crown
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 Half Crown George V (Modified Effigy, 3rd type) (this page) | Circulation | Modified Effigy, 3rd type, mintage incl. KM# 818.2 | 4,473,500 | £17.39Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1926 Half Crown George V (2nd type) | Circulation | 2nd type, mintage incl. KM#830 | 4,473,500 | £22.21Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
George V Half Crown by year
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