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Coin - Halfpenny, George I, Great Britain, 1721
Reg. No: NU 709
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- Summary:
- Copper coin; Denomination: halfpenny
Royal Mint, London
George I (1714-1727); Second issue - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 28 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 9.343 g (Weight) |
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| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| DateEra: | 1721 AD |
| Denomination: | Halfpenny |
| Obverse Description: | Laureate bust of George I (second obverse) 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, 1721 |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Copper |
| Issued By: | King George I, England, Great Britain |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London |
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