1/2 Penny - George III Pattern

€40,138.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1788
TypePattern
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver plated copper
Weight15.1 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Jean Pierre Droz
In circulation to1 August 1969
Reference(s) KM#PnA63
Obverse descriptionGeorge III, Pattern Halfpenny, 1788, struck in brown-gilt, late Soho, long haired laureate head right, D.F. on truncation, Georgius III·D· G· Rex·, toothed border
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS III D. G. REX Droz F.
Reverse descriptionBritannia seated left on globe, leaf and berry border to robe, with shield and spear, D below, date in legend, followed by stop, Britannia., laurel branch and paddle in exergue
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITANNIA ·1788·
EdgeLettering: Render to
Mint
Mintage1788  - Proof -
Catalog ID9608254490
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