1/2 Penny - George III Bronzed Pattern

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1788
TypeCoin pattern
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionBronze plated copper
Weight15.99 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Jean Pierre Droz
In circulation to1 August 1969
Reference(s) BMC Eng#1013
Obverse descriptionLaureate George III facing right in nude bust with long flowing hair. D.F. on truncation, Georgius III·D· G· Rex·, toothed border
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS III D. G. REX
Reverse descriptionBritannia seated left on globe in robe, with shield and spear, and lettering around, date. Britannia is holding a laurel branch with a paddle in exergue
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITANNIA ·1788·
EdgeRaised lettering
Mint
Mintage1788  - Proof -
Catalog ID2903361530
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