1/2 Penny - George III Pattern

€27,929.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1795
TypePattern
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold plated copper
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Thomas Wyon the Younger
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn63
Obverse descriptionRight effigy of King George III surrounded by the inscription `GEORGIUS III-D:G-REX-` (King George III by the grace of God).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS III·D:G·REX SOHO
Reverse descriptionBritannia seated to the left, surrounded by the inscription `BRITANNIA` above and the year below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITANNIA 1795.
Edge
Mint
Mintage1795  - -
Catalog ID7979522240
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