Summary
Silver plated pattern coin by Droz; Denomination: Halfpenny
Soho Mint, Birmingham
George III (1760-1820)
Late Soho striking with characteristic die crack within the E of GEORGIUS. The silver plating is clear from examination of the edge of the coin.
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of George III facing right hair falling in long curls below shoulder; on bust truncation, D. F. (abbreviation of Droz, he made it); around, GEORGIUS III . D. G. REX. (4 diamond stops)
Reverse Description
Britannia, draped, seated facing left on globe, holding long spear in her right hand, her right elbow rests on an oval shield bearing the crosses of St. George and St. Andrew, in her left hand, a laurel wreath; around BRITANNIA . 1788. Small D (Droz) below shield; in exergue, rudder and palm branch crossed.
Edge Description
In raised lettering, RENDER TO CESAR THE THINGS WHICH ARE CESARS
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Mr Alfred Chitty, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1788 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Previous Owner
Dr Bousfield, London, England, Great Britain
Acquired from sale by Dr Bousfield, of London, 20 Dec 1911, Lot 429 (part). -
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Series
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Material
Silver-plated
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Axis
6
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Type of item
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Dimensions
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 16.473 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Peck, C. W. 1970. English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum., Peck 964 Pages
