1/2 Penny - George III 3rd issue, Proof

€72,596.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1799
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold plated copper
Weight12.7 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Conrad Heinrich Küchler
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#647a, Sp#3778
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust of King George III facing right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX
(Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God King)
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of Britannia left, trident in left hand, olive branch in right, shield bearing the Union flag resting on left, legend around, date in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITANNIA SOHO 1799
Edge
Mint
Mintage1799  - Proof -
Catalog ID9828898350
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