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British 1/2 penny
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Depicted (English, 1683 – 1760)

British 1/2 penny

1734
Copper
Overall: 1 1/8 in. (28mm)
INV.13724c
DescriptionDie struck coin; obverse shows the laureated head of King George II in profile facing left, surrounded by the legend "GEORGIUS II REX"; reverse shows a seated Britannia facing left, holding an olive branch, with spear and shield, date below "1734" framed by the legend "BRITAN / NIA."
Markingsstruck obverse "GEORGIUS II REX" struck reverse "BRITANNIA. / 1734"
ClassificationsCOINS & TOKENS
British 1/2 penny
George II, King of Great Britain
1738
INV.13724a
British 1 farthing
George II, King of Great Britain
1730–1739
INV.13722
George III 1/2 penny
King George III
ca. 1773
1853.2a
British 1/2 penny
King George III
1774
INV.13723a
British 1/2 penny
King George III
ca. 1773
Z.2987
George II, King of Great Britain
1746
INV.13724b
British 1 Farthing
Charles II, King of England and Scotland
1673
INV.13714.1
Medal in box: Britannian 1797 Twopence
King George III
1797
INV.10247
Virginia 1/2 penny
King George III
1773
INV.13899