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½ Penny - George III 3rd issue
1799 year| Copper | 12.6 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1799 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.6 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#5616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
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:
BRITANNIA
SOHO
1799
Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler
Edge
Plain with partial diagonal milling
Comment
The original standard weight of these pieces was 36 to the pound avoirdupois (0.44 ounces or 194.4 grains each).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1799 George III ½ Penny coin is that it was part of a series of coins produced during a time of economic crisis in the United Kingdom. The coin was minted with a copper alloy, which was a more affordable material than the traditional silver or gold used in previous coinage. This change in material was a result of the economic pressures of the time, including the cost of wars with France and the devaluation of the British pound. Despite the change in material, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1799 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (3rd issue) 1799 coin.
