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Imitation Coin - Halfpenny, George II, Great Britain, 1750
Reg. No: NU 784
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- Summary:
- Cast copy of a copper coin struck at the Royal Mint, London during the reign of King George II (1727-1760)
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 27 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 6.250 g (Weight) |
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| Themes this item is part of: | George McArthur, Collector & Baker (1842-1903), Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | copy strikes |
| DateEra: | 1750 AD |
| Denomination: | Halfpenny |
| Obverse Description: | Old laureate bust of George II facing left wearing armour; around, GEORGIVS II REX |
| Reverse Description: | Britannia seated facing left on globe, extending olive branch and holding spear, by her side rests a shield decorated with the combined crosses of St. George and St. Andrew; around, BRITANNIA.; in exergue, 1750 |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Copper |
| Issued By: | King George II, England, Great Britain, 1750 Copy of a coin issued by George III |
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