Summary
Cast copy of copper coin struck at the Royal Mint, London during the reign of King George I (1714-1727)
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of George I (second obverse) in armour facing right; around, GEORGIVS REX (translation: King George)
Reverse Description
Britannia seated facing left holding an olive branch and a spear; resting at right, a shield; around, BRITANNIA.; in exergue, 1719.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1719 AD
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Issued By
King George I, England, Great Britain, 1719
Copy of a coin issued by George I -
Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
28 mm (Outside Diameter), 7.42 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., cf. Spink 3660 Pages