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Depicted (English, 1738 – 1820)

British 1/2 penny

ca. 1773
Copper
Overall (diameter): 1 1/8 in. (29mm)
Z.2987
DescriptionDie struck coin; obverse shows the laureated head of King George III in profile facing right, surrounded by the legend "GEORGIUS III REX"; reverse shows a seated Britannia facing left, holding an olive branch, with spear and shield, date below "1773" framed by the legend "BRITAN / NIA."
Markingsstruck obverse "GEORGIUS III REX" struck reverse "BRITANNIA. / 1773"
ClassificationsCOINS & TOKENS
British 1/2 penny
King George III
1774
INV.13723a
George III 1/2 penny
King George III
ca. 1773
1853.2a
British 1/2 penny
George II, King of Great Britain
1738
INV.13724a
George II, King of Great Britain
1734
INV.13724c
British 1 farthing
George II, King of Great Britain
1730–1739
INV.13722
Virginia 1/2 penny
King George III
1773
INV.13899
Medal in box: Britannian 1797 Twopence
King George III
1797
INV.10247
British 1/2 penny
King George III
1769
Z.3863