United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1777

George King of B - Half Penny

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Evasion tokens (1751 – 1797)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1777
Ruler George III (1760–1820)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.7
Diameter (mm) 27
Thickness (mm) 0.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1777. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 4.7 g.

Obverse
Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right dividing legend.
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia right, denomination around and date in exergue.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1777  —

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