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½ Penny - George II old bust
| Copper | 9.86 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1740-1754 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.86 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
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·
1742
Edge
Plain
Comment
The original standard weight of these pieces was 46 to the pound avoirdupois (0.35 ounces or 152.2 grains each).Obverse die varieties:
KM#579.1; Sp#3718 legend reads 'GEORGIUS';
KM#579.2; Sp#3719 legend reads 'GEORGIVS';
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1740-1754 George II (old bust) ½ Penny coin is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a British monarch with a facing portrait, rather than a profile view. This design change was a departure from the traditional style of coinage at the time and marked a significant shift in the way that royalty was depicted on coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1740 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1742 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1743 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1745 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1746 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1747 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1749 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1750 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1751 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1752 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1753 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1754 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - George II (old bust) 1740-1754 coin.
