United Kingdom ½ Penny - George III, 1788
Pattern
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1788
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Silver plated copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
15.1
Diameter (mm)
31
Thickness (mm)
2.5
Demonetized
1 August 1969
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1788. Struck in Silver plated copper. Measures 31 mm and weighs 15.1 g.
- Obverse
- George III, Pattern Halfpenny, 1788, struck in brown-gilt, late Soho, long haired laureate head right, D.F. on truncation, Georgius III·D· G· Rex·, toothed border
- Reverse
- Britannia seated left on globe, leaf and berry border to robe, with shield and spear, D below, date in legend, followed by stop, Britannia., laurel branch and paddle in exergue
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1788 | — | Proof |
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