Copper alloy 1/2 penny of George III, Great Britain (Handsworth), 1799. 1975.184.7

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1975.184.7

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.538
    • Diameter (in mm): 30

Typological Description

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

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1799
  • Denomination: 1/2 penny
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Copper alloy

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX
    • Type: bust laur. dr. r.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: BRITANNIA (date)
    • Type: Britannia std.l. on rock, holding sprig and trident, leaning on shield

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1975.184.7
  • 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