1/2 Crown - George I

€13,075.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1715-1726
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Crown (1/8)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight15.05 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: John Croker
Reverse: Johann Ochs
In circulation to31 December 1969
Reference(s) KM#540, Sp#3642-4
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust of King George I right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS·D·G·M·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·F·D·
(Translation: George by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.  Note: varieties exist (see below)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRVN ET·L·DUX S·R·I·A·TH ET·EL·17 17·
(Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
EdgeRegnal year in words, e.g anno regno tirtio means third year of
Mint
Mintage1715  - KM#540.1, Sp#3642 -
1717  - KM#540.1, Sp#3642 -
1720  - KM#540.1, Sp#3642 -
1723  - KM#540.2, Sp#3643 -
1726  - KM#540.3, Sp#3644 -
Catalog ID1999966720
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