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Coin - Halfpenny, George IV, Great Britain, 1827
Reg. No: NU 965
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- Summary:
- Copper coin; Denomination: Halfpenny
Royal Mint, London
George IV, 2nd Issue. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 28 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 9.378 g (Weight) |
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| Themes this item is part of: | George McArthur, Collector & Baker (1842-1903), Royal Mint, London, McArthur Bequest, 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: | 1827 AD |
| Denomination: | Halfpenny |
| Obverse Description: | Laureate head of the King facing left; around above, GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA; below, 1827 |
| Reverse Description: | Britannia helmeted seated facing right holding a trident with her right hand resting on the top of an oval shield bearing the three crosses of the Union flag; around, BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:; in exergue, a rose, thistle and shamrock combined |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Copper |
| Issued By: | King George IV, England, Great Britain |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London |
| Previous Collection: | George McArthur |
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