United Kingdom ½ Penny - George I, 1719 – 1724
2nd issue; larger flan
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1719 – 1724
Ruler
George I (Georg I)
(1698–1727)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
9.86
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
31 December 1869
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued from 1719 to 1724. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 9.86 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate and cuirassed portrait of King George I facing right, legend continuous over bust. Note: 2nd issue, 2nd obverse, plain left shoulder strap, less hair to right of tie knot. (King George)
- Reverse
- Seated figure of Britannia facing left, trident in left hand, olive branch in right, shield with Union flag resting on left, legend around, date in exergue.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | g | vg | f | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1724 | — | € 9,10 | € 16,00 | € 24,00 | € 30,00 | 34% | ||
| 1723 | — | € 3,30 | € 6,70 | € 29,00 | — | 34% | ||
| 1722 | — | — | — | — | — | 13% | ||
| 1721 | — | — | — | — | — | 17% | ||
| 1720 | — | — | € 10,00 | € 19,00 | € 38,00 | overdate variety exists | 19% | |
| 1719 | — | € 12,00 | — | — | — | Sp#3660; plain shoulder strap | 14% | |
| 1719 | — | — | — | — | — | Sp#3660A; ornate shoulder straps | 1.6% |
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