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½ Penny - George III 1st issue
| Copper | 10 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1770-1775 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#5335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
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·
1770
Edge
Plain
Comment
Genuine halfpennies weigh around 9.2-10.8g and since they were struck without a collar, the diameter tended to vary between 28.5 and 30mm. Contemporary counterfeits are fairly common, especially 1775-dated pieces, and they are smaller in size and generally thinner.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - George III (1st issue) coin is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic image of Britannia, the personification of Great Britain, on its reverse side. This design has been a hallmark of British coinage ever since and has become a symbol of British culture and identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1770 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1771 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1772 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1773 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1774 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1775 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (1st issue) 1770-1775 coin.
