Summary
Copper coin; Denomination: halfpenny
Royal Mint, London
George I (1714-1727); Second issue
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, 1722
Edge Description
Plain
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Collection Names
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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
1722 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
28 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.343 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3660 Pages
