Summary
Copper coin; Denomination: halfpenny
Royal Mint, London
George I (1714-1727), Dump issue
The letter R on the reverse is over a B
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of George I 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, 1718. The letter R over B.
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
1718 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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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
26 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.512 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 3659 Pages
