What is the value of a 1551 English silver Halfcrown?

Answer 1

A British 1915 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Edward VII)(minted in London - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £90 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £65 GBP.

A British 1915 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Edward VII)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £90 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £55 GBP.

A British 1915 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Edward VII)(minted in Perth - mintmark = P), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £225 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £70 to £125 GBP.

A British 1915 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Edward VII)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £80 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, bullion value.

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.

Answer 2

Coins from this period are not as elegant as coins from later years, they were stamped manually with a hammer and are rarely perfectly round. 1551 falls into Edward VI third period from 1550 to 1553 and the coin is fine silver. The coin has two variants, a walking horse with a plume and, a galloping horse without a plume. Depending on the condition of the coin and what mint marks are on it, it could get anything from £675 to £1,750 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.