Copper alloy 2 pence of George III, Great Britain (Handsworth), 1797. 1858.4.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1858.4.1

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 56.788

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 1760 - 1820

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1797
  • Denomination: 2 pence
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Copper alloy

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: GEORGIUS III D G REX
    • Type: bust laur. dr. r.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: BRITANNIA (date)
    • Type: Britannia std.l. on globe, holding sprig and trident, shield at her side, ship in sea

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1858.4.1
  • Department: Modern
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: Common Era

Rights

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