½ Penny - George III 1786 front ½ Penny - George III 1786 back
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½ Penny - George III

1786 year
Copper 7.6 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
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
References
Numista
N#17886
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
1786  - - - - - -

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