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Country: United Kingdom
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1770 (1770-1775)
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 10.1 g.
Diameter: 28.4 mm
Grade: VG/G
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References KM# 601, Sp# 3774
Obverse:
Laureate and cuirassed bust of King George III facing right, legend around.
Lettering: GEORGIVS· III· REX·
Translation: King George the Third
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·
1770
Edge:
Plain
Reference : KM# 601
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...
Collection : George III - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1760-1820) Coinage