Copper 1/2 cent of George III, Bahamas, 1806. 1913.130.44

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1913.130.44

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 9.46
    • Diameter (in mm): 29

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Paper Money
  • Date Range: 1760 - 1820

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1806
  • Denomination: 1/2 cent
  • Material: Copper

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: GEORGIUS III D:G REX 1806
    • Type: head r.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: BAHAMA|EXPULSIS PIRATIS|RESTITUTA|COMMERCIA
    • Type: ship in full sail to r., w/ ships and island in distance

  • Edge

    • Description: engrailed

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1913.130.44
  • Department: Latin American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: CE

Notes

  • proof

Rights

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