½ Penny - George III 1798-1813 front ½ Penny - George III 1798-1813 back
½ Penny - George III 1798-1813 photo
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½ Penny - George III

 
Copper 10 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1798-1813
Value
½ Penny (1⁄560)
Currency
Pound (1709-1839)
Composition
Copper
Weight
10 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#18463
Rarity index
32%

Reverse

Triskelion

Script: Latin

Lettering: QVOCVNQVE IECERIS STABIT

Translation: Wherever you throw it, it will stand

Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler

Edge

Plain

Comment

This type exists with legends starting "GEORGIUS" (observed 1798) and "GEORGIVS" (observed 1813).

Interesting fact

The ½ Penny coin from the Isle of Man, minted during the reign of George III (1798-1813), is interesting because it was made of copper, a metal that was widely used for coinage during that time period. However, it's worth noting that the use of copper in coinage was gradually phased out in the early 19th century due to the rising cost of copper and the introduction of new metals like bronze and cupro-nickel. This coin is a unique piece of history that showcases the evolution of coinage materials and the economic changes that occurred during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1798  - - - - - -
1813  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - George III 1798-1813 coin.