| Issuer | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1740-1754 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.86 g |
| Dimensions | 28 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | John Tanner |
| In circulation to | 31 December 1869 |
| Reference(s) | KM#579, Sp#3718/9 |
| Obverse description | Older laureate and cuirassed portrait of King George II facing left, legend around. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | GEORGIUS· II· REX· (Translation: King George the Second) |
| Reverse description | Seated figure of Britannia facing left, trident in left hand, olive branch in right, shield with Union flag resting on left, legend around, date in exergue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | BRITAN NIA· 1742 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1740 - KM#579.1; Sp#3718 - 1742 - KM#579.1; Sp#3718; overdate variety exists - 1743 - KM#579.1; Sp#3718 - 1744 - KM#579.1; Sp#3718 - 1745 - KM#579.1; Sp#3718 - 1746 - KM#579.2; Sp#3719 - 1747 - KM#579.2; Sp#3719 - 1748 - KM#579.2; Sp#3719 - 1749 - KM#579.2; Sp#3719 - 1750 - KM#579.2; Sp#3719 - 1751 - KM#579.2; Sp#3719 - 1752 - KM#579.2; Sp#3719 - 1753 - KM#579.2; Sp#3719 - 1754 - KM#579.2; Sp#3719 - |
| Catalog ID | 9758870230 |
| Comments |
