Summary
Bronzed pattern coin; Denomination: Halfpenny
Soho Mint, Birmingham
George III (1760-1820)
On this pattern the King is depicted wearing a large crown, on coins that were issued for circulation he is depicted laureate.
Obverse Description
Draped bust of George wearing large crown facing right; on bust truncation, K (Conrad Heinrich Kuchler); around, GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX
Reverse Description
Britannia, draped, seated on rock facing left holding trident and exrending an olive branch; resting at right, oval shield bearing the crosses of St. George ans St. Andrew; in background at left a three masted sailing ship; on ground near shield the mint name, SOHO; around, BRITANNIA 1799
Edge Description
light diagonal milling
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Downie, P.J. Ltd., 17 Jun 1977
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Date Issued
1799 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Engraver
Conrad H. Kuchler - Royal Mint, London & Soho Mint, Birmingham
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
6
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
30 mm (Outside Diameter), 14.431 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.KH10 or 18, No.1219 or 1237 Pages