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½ Penny - George III 3rd issue; Proof
1799 year| Gold plated copper | 12.7 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1799 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Weight | 12.7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#72596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia left, trident in left hand, olive branch in right, shield bearing the Union flag resting on left, legend around, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA
SOHO
1799
Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - George III (3rd issue; Proof) 1799 coin is that it was minted with a unique process called "gold plating," where a thin layer of gold was deposited onto the copper surface, giving it a golden appearance. This process was used to create a more luxurious look for the coin, which was intended to be a collector's item rather than a circulating coin.
