Copper alloy 1/2 pence of George III, Great Britain (London), 1773. 2005.37.122

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2005.37.122

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight: 9.35
    • Diameter: 28.5

Typological Description

  • Object Type: F
  • Date: 1773

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1773
  • Denomination: 1/2 pence
  • 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 rests at her side

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2005.37.122
  • Department: Modern
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Colonial Newsletter Foundation; ex Barnsley

Subjects

  • Era: Common Era

Notes

  • CNLF # 2045; 144.2 gr.

Rights

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