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½ Penny - George I 2nd issue; larger flan
| Copper | 9.86 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1714-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1719-1724 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.86 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#23648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITAN NIA.
1724
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of these pieces was 46 to the pound avoirdupois (0.348 ounce or 152.2 grains each).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - George I (2nd issue; larger flan) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the United Kingdom. The coin was minted from 1719-1724, a period that saw the rise of the British Empire and the development of new technologies and industries. Despite being a small denomination coin, it is a tangible reminder of the economic and political shifts that were taking place during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1719 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1720 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1723 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1724 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - George I (2nd issue; larger flan) 1719-1724 coin.
