George III - Half Penny 1771 Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1771 (1770-1775)
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 9.8 g.
Diameter: 28 mm
Grade: F12
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·
177J

Edge:
Plain

Riferimento : KM# 601

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...

Collezione : George III - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1760-1820) Coinage