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½ Penny - George III
1786 yearCopper | 7.6 g | 26 mm |
Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
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King | George III (1760-1820) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1786 |
Value | ½ Penny (1⁄560) |
Currency | Pound (1709-1839) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 7.6 g |
Diameter | 26 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#17886 |
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Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Triskeles in centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: QVOCVNQVE IECERIS STABIT
Translation: Wherever you throw it, it will stand
Engraver: Lewis Pingo
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1786 George III ½ Penny coin from the Isle of Man is that it was minted during a time when the Isle of Man was still a British Crown dependency, but it was not yet a part of the United Kingdom. The Isle of Man had its own parliament and coinage, and this coin was minted as part of a series of coins that were issued during George III's reign. Despite being minted on a small island, this coin is still considered a valuable and collectible piece of numismatic history.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1786 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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