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Imitation Coin - Halfpenny, George III, Great Britain, 1774
Reg. No: NU 26053
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- Summary:
- Copy of a copper coin struck at the Royal Mint, London during the reign of George III, 1st issue.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 27 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 7.054 g (Weight) |
More information
| Themes this item is part of: | Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| DateEra: | 1774 AD |
| Denomination: | Halfpenny |
| Obverse Description: | Laureate bust of the King facing right wearing armour; around, GEORGIVS III REX |
| Reverse Description: | Britannia seated facing left on a globe, holding a spear and an olive branch, a shield rests against the globe at right; around, BRITANNIA.; in exergue, 1774 |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Copper |
| Issued By: | King George III, England, Great Britain, 1774 Copy of a coin issued by George III |
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