1/2 Penny - George I 2nd issue, larger flan

€23,648.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1719-1724
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper
Weight9.86 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Croker
In circulation to31 December 1869
Reference(s) KM#557, Sp#3660
Obverse descriptionLaureate and cuirassed portrait of King George I facing right, legend continuous over bust.  Note: 2nd issue, 2nd obverse, plain left shoulder strap, less hair to right of tie knot.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringG E O R G I V S · R E X·
(Translation: King George)
Reverse descriptionSeated 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 scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITAN NIA. 1724
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1719  - Sp#3660; plain shoulder strap -
1719  - Sp#3660A; ornate shoulder straps -
1720  - overdate variety exists -
1721  - -
1722  - -
1723  - -
1724  - -
Catalog ID9713778270
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