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1/2 Crown - George I
Issuer | United Kingdom |
Year | 1715-1726 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1/2 Crown (1/8) |
Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
Composition | Silver (.925) |
Weight | 15.05 g |
Dimensions | 33 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round
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Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Engraver(s) | Obverse: John Croker Reverse: Johann Ochs |
In circulation to | 31 December 1969 |
Reference(s) | KM#540, Sp#3642-4 |
Obverse description | Laureate and draped bust of King George I right, legend around. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | GEORGIVS·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 description | Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around. Note: varieties exist (see below) |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | BRVN
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) |
Edge | Regnal year in words, e.g anno regno tirtio means third year of |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1715 - 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 -
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Catalog ID | 1999966720 |
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