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½ Penny - George I 'Dump' issue
| Copper | 10.8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1714-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1717-1719 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia 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.
1717
Edge
Plain
Comment
The original standard weight of these pieces was 42 to the pound avoirdupois (0.38 ounces or 166.7 grains each).1719 is an extremely rare date, perhaps only 2 or 3 are known to exist of each type.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1717-1719 George I ('Dump' issue) ½ Penny coin is that it was minted with a unique design that features a crowned shield on the obverse (front) side, and a crowned George I on the reverse (back) side. This design was specifically created to differentiate the coin from other issues of the time, and it has become a distinctive feature of this particular coin. Additionally, the use of copper as the material for the coin was a common practice during this time period, as it was a readily available and affordable metal.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1717 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1718 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 ('Dump' issue) 1717-1719 coin.
