Copper alloy 1/2 penny of George III, Great Britain, 1775. 1886.3.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1886.3.1

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

Typological Description

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

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1775
  • Denomination: 1/2 penny
  • Material: Copper alloy

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: GEORGIVS III REX
    • Type: bust laur. cuir. r.

  • Reverse

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

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1886.3.1
  • Department: Modern
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: Common Era

Notes

  • counterfeit

Rights

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