1/2 Penny - George I `Dump` issue

€13,081.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1717-1719
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper
Weight10.8 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Croker
In circulation to31 December 1869
Reference(s) KM#549, Sp#3659
Obverse descriptionLaureate and cuirassed portrait of King George I facing right, legend continuous over bust.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS· REX·
(Translation: King George)
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of Britannia left, trident in left hand, olive branch in right, shield with Union flag resting on left, legend around, date in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITAN NIA. 1717
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1717  - -
1717  - Proof -
1718  - -
1719  - -
Catalog ID9971423640
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