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Country: United Kingdom
King George III (1760-1820)
Type: No Regal, Evasion coin
Years: 1774 (1770-1775)
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling (1/480 LSD)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 7.9 g
Diameter: 28.5 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Grade: VG
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·
1774
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.
Referência : KM# 601
Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...
Coleção : US Colonial Issues, Tokens USA & North America (1616-date)