An Hibernia (Irish) 1805 copper Halfpenny (George III), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £3 to £50 GBP. An Hibernia (Irish) 1805 copper Halfpenny (George III)(Proof FDC), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything up to £175 GBP. An Hibernia (Irish) 1805 Halfpenny (George III)(Proof in bronzed copper FDC), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything up to £175 GBP. An Hibernia (Irish) 1805 Halfpenny (KG III)(Proof in bronzed copper FDC - plain edge), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything up to £150 GBP. An Hibernia (Irish) 1805 Halfpenny (George III)(Proof in gilt copper FDC), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything up to £275 GBP. An Hibernia (Irish) 1805 Halfpenny (George III)(Proof in gilt copper FDC on a thick flan), is considered extremely rare. An Hibernia (Irish) 1805 Halfpenny (George III)(Proof in silver FDC), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything up to £1,500 GBP. An Hibernia (Irish) 1805 Halfpenny (George III)(Proof in gold FDC), is considered extremely rare. An Hibernia (Irish) 1805 Halfpenny (George III)(Proof in gold FDC - plain edge), is considered extremely rare. The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
They were minted in Sterling silver in 1881 at the Royal Mint in London. All Sixpences minted from 1880 to 1887 inclusive were pretty much identical. They have the Third Bust of Queen Victoria on the obverse, with the words "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR REG F D" around the circumference. The reverse has the Crowned mark of value within a wreath with the year below. Apart from the general circulation coin, there were two types of Proof FDC coins minted, one with a milled edge and one with a plain edge. Both Proof FDC types are extremely rare.
FDC applied to coins means "Fleur Du Coin" and usually refers to Proof coins. They are made almost exclusively for investors and collectors. A coin designated as "FDC" means that it has the best possible finish and is the finest specimen of the coin possible to make (when it left the mint). A Proof FDC coin is made from specially prepared and polished dies, it may be hand finished and could be made from the same metals as the equivalent circulating coins or, a variety of precious metals such as silver, gold or platinum, amongst others. Proof FDC coins are always suitably packaged to protect the coin and the finish, and will be priced well above their face value.
Look harder. In 1973, Britain minted - * Two New Penny (Proof FDC) * One New Penny (Proof FDC) * One New Penny for general circulation * Half New Penny (Proof FDC) * Half New Penny for general circulation
FDC "Fleur de Coin" usually refers to Proof coins that have been specially minted on polished dies and prepared and packaged for the collector market. The coin will be perfectly struck (not off centre), the flat surfaces will have a mirror like finish. Proof FDC coins are frequently made from precious metals as well as the usual more common metals and sell for much higher prices than the face value suggests. Proof FDC coins lose much of their appeal and value if they are handled.
KG VI means King George VI. A "Matt Proof" coin is a process where the surface of the coin is deliberately finely granulated as distinct from the usual mirror like surface of "Proof" coins with frosted highlights. The flat surfaces will have a satin like appearance. FDC is an abbreviation for Fleur du Coin. It refers to a "Proof" coin that has been hand finished.
The British Millennium Crown (Five Pound) coin was issued dated both 1999 and 2000. The gold "detailing" to which you refer would be the British Isles coloured with 22 carat gold(?) on the 2000 coin only. Issues of the 1999 coin included a cupro-nickel specimen in a presentation folder, a Proof in silver FDC coin and a Proof in gold FDC coin. Issues of the 2000 coin included a cupro-nickel specimen in a presentation folder, a cupro-nickel Proof FDC coin, a Proof in silver FDC coin and a Proof in gold FDC coin. The 2000 issue also included a cupro-nickel specimen with a "Dome" mintmark in the inner ring at the 3 o'clock position, in a presentation folder.
British decimal Half-Sovereigns are minted annually in most years as a non-circulating Proof FDC gold bullion coin. The last pre-decimal Half-Sovereign minted was issued in 1937 as a non-circulating Proof FDC coin.
A British 1839 sterling silver Halfcrown (Victoria), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £700 to £4,500 GBP. A British 1839 sterling silver Halfcrown (Victoria)(Proof FDC)(plain edge), might fetch anything up to £3,000 GBP. A British 1839 sterling silver Halfcrown (Victoria)(Proof FDC)(milled edge), might fetch anything up to £2,200 GBP. NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal. The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
No. The 1970 British Halfcrown was minted as a Proof FDC coin only in cupro-nickel.
No, the coin was not produced as a "piedfort". Apart from the general circulation coin, it was produced as "Proof in silver FDC" , but it looks almost the same as the general circulation 25 Pence coin, except that it made from .925 silver. See the link below.
The 1927 British Florin (Two Shillings) was not issued as a general circulation coin, it was only released as a "Proof FDC" and a "Matt Proof FDC" coin and there were only 15,000 minted. The Matt Proof FDC coin is described as being of the highest rarity. The Proof FDC coin would perhaps be described as being scarce.