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Silver Half Crown
Sterling · 92.5% · 13.08 g pure silver
Silver (melt) value · 1 coin
0.4205 troy oz × live spot price
With 3% GST: ₹2,837
India market rate (incl. import duty)
Pure silver13.08 g
Purity925
Spot XAG/USD$59.40
About this coin
Half Crown (pre-1920)
British half crowns dated before 1920 are sterling silver (92.5%). From 1920 to 1946 the silver content was cut to 50%, and from 1947 they were made of cupronickel.
A pre-1920 half crown contains about 13.08 g of silver. Always check the date: a 1920–1946 coin holds roughly half as much.
Specifications
- Weight
- 14.14 g
- Purity
- 92.5% (pre-1920)
- Diameter
- 32 mm
- Face value
- 2s 6d
- Pure silver
- 13.080 g · 0.4205 ozt
Bulk values · 13 Oct 2026
Half Crown (pre-1920) value by quantity
Melt value for single coins, rolls, tubes and boxes.
| Quantity | Pure silver | Melt value | + GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 13.1 g | £18.90 | ₹2,837 |
| 5 coins | 65.4 g | £94.49 | ₹14,187 |
| 10 coins | 130.8 g | £188.98 | ₹28,374 |
| 20 coins | 261.6 g | £377.96 | ₹56,749 |
| 50 coins | 654.0 g | £944.90 | ₹1,41,871 |
| 100 coins | 1.31 kg | £1,890 | ₹2,83,743 |
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Answers
Half Crown (pre-1920): FAQ
How much is a Half Crown (pre-1920) worth today?
Based on today's silver price (13 Oct 2026), the silver in a Half Crown (pre-1920) is worth about £18.90, or ₹2,755 at the Indian market rate. This is the melt value. Dealers and jewellers sell above it and usually buy slightly below it.
How much silver is in a Half Crown (pre-1920)?
A Half Crown (pre-1920) weighs 14.14 g at 92.5% purity, so it contains 13.08 g of pure silver (0.4205 troy oz).
Is a Half Crown (pre-1920) worth more than its silver value?
Usually, yes: bullion and collectible coins sell at a premium over melt value because of minting, distribution and collector demand. Common, circulated coins trade close to melt, while rare dates, mint marks and high grades can be worth much more.
How do I know if I'm paying a fair price?
Enter the seller's price into the premium checker above. It compares the quote with the live metal value and shows the premium as a percentage. Compare that percentage between sellers before you buy.