Copper alloy 1/2 pence of George III, Great Britain (London), 1775. 2005.37.135

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2005.37.135

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 9.95
    • Diameter (in mm): 28.4

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date: 1775

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1775
  • 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: 2005.37.135
  • Department: Modern
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Colonial Newsletter Foundation; ex Barnsley

Subjects

  • Era: Common Era

Notes

  • CNLF # 0058; 153.3 gr.

Rights

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