George II - Half Penny 1749 Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom, King: George II (1727-1760)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1749 (1740-1754)
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 9.2 g
Diameter: 27.5 mm
Grade: VG/F
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: KM# 579, Sp# 3718/9

Obverse:
Older laureate and cuirassed portrait of King George II facing left, legend around.

Lettering: GEORGIVS· II· REX·

Translation: King George the Second

Engraver: John Tanner

Reverse:
Seated figure of Britannia facing left, trident in left hand, olive branch in right, shield with Union flag resting on left, legend around, date in exergue.

Lettering:
BRITAN NIA ·
1749

Edge:
Plain.

Reference : KM# 579.2

Source : https://fr.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Collection : Great Britain, England, Ireland and Scotland (Before 1760)