Summary
Copper coin; Denomination: Halfpenny
Royal Mint, London
George II (1727-1760)
Obverse Description
Old laureate bust of George II facing left wearing armour; around, GEORGIUS II REX
Reverse Description
Britannia seated facing left on globe, extending olive branch and holding spear, by her side rests a shield decorated with the combined crosses of St. George and St. Andrew; around, BRITANNIA.; in exergue, 1740
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
1740 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
29 mm (Outside Diameter), 8.695 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 3718 Pages
