½ Ackey - George III (Trial Strike) 1796 front ½ Ackey - George III (Trial Strike) 1796 back
½ Ackey - George III (Trial Strike) 1796 photo
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½ Ackey - George III Trial Strike

1796 year
Copper 7.775 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Ghana › Gold Coast (1821-1957)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Pattern
Year
1796
Value
½ Ackey
Currency
Ackey (1796-1818)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.775 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#119156
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Coat of arms with legend around

Script: Latin

Lettering: FREE TRADE TO AFRICA. BY ACT. OF PARLIAMENT. 1750.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The A Pattern ½ Ackey - George III (Trial Strike) 1796 from Ghana › Gold Coast (1821-1957) made of Copper weighing 7.775 g is a rare and unique coin that was minted as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was produced in limited quantities for testing purposes. This coin is particularly interesting because it features a design that was not ultimately used on any circulating coins, making it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.