Copper alloy 1/2 penny of George II, Great Britain (London), 1727 - 1760. 0000.999.41585

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.41585

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 8.775
    • Diameter (in mm): 28

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Cf
  • Date Range: 1727 - 1760
  • Denomination: 1/2 penny
  • Manufacture: Cast
  • Material: Copper alloy

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: GEORGIVS. II REX
    • Type: bust of George II l.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: BRITANNIA (date)
    • Type: Britannia std.l. on globe, holding sprig and spear, shield rests at her side

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.41585
  • Department: Modern
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States