George III - Half Penny 1772 Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom
King: George III (1760-1820)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1772 (1770-1775)
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 9.7 g.
Diameter: 28 mm
Thickness: 1.2
Shape: Round
Grade: VG/F
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·
1772

Edge:
Plain.

Comments:
Genuine halfpennies weigh around 9.2-10.8g and since they were struck without a collar, the diameter tended to vary between 28.5 and 30mm. Contemporary counterfeits are fairly common, especially 1775-dated pieces, and they are smaller in size and generally thinner.

Riferimento : KM# 601

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

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