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Pattern Coin - Halfpenny, George III, Great Britain, 1788
Reg. No: NU 920
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- Summary:
- Silver plated pattern coin by Droz; Denomination: Halfpenny
Soho Mint, Birmingham
George III (1760-1820)
Late Soho striking with characteristic die crack within the E of GEORGIUS. The silver plating is clear from examination of the edge of the coin. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 31 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 16.473 g (Weight) |
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| Tagged with: | george iii penny |
| Themes this item is part of: | Alfred Chitty Collection, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | Pattern strikes |
| Series: | Pattern |
| DateEra: | 1788 AD |
| Denomination: | Halfpenny |
| Obverse Description: | Laureate bust of George III facing right hair falling in long curls below shoulder; on bust truncation, D. F. (abbreviation of Droz, he made it); around, GEORGIUS III . D. G. REX. (4 diamond stops) |
| Reverse Description: | Britannia, draped, seated facing left on globe, holding long spear in her right hand, her right elbow rests on an oval shield bearing the crosses of St. George and St. Andrew, in her left hand, a laurel wreath; around BRITANNIA . 1788. Small D (Droz) below shield; in exergue, rudder and palm branch crossed. |
| Edge Description: | In raised lettering, RENDER TO CESAR THE THINGS WHICH ARE CESARS |
| Shape: | round |
| Material: | Silver-plated |
| Issued By: | King George III, England, Great Britain, 1788 |
| Mint: | Soho (Mint), Birmingham, England, Great Britain |
| Artist: | Droz |
| Previous Owner: | Dr Bousfield, London, England, Great Britain Acquired from sale by Dr Bousfield, of London, 20 Dec 1911, Lot 429 (part). |
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