1/2 Penny - George III Pattern

€78,992.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1799
TypePattern
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper
Weight14.4 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Conrad Heinrich Küchler
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionCrowned and draped bust of King George III facing right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX
(Translation: George the Third King by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of Britannia facing left, holding trident in left hand and olive branch in right, shield with Union flag resting at right, three masted sailing ship in the background at left, legend above, date in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITANNIA SOHO 1799
EdgeLight diagonal milling
Mint
Mintage1799 SOHO - -
Catalog ID3712209220
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