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½ Penny - George III Pattern
1795 year| Gold plated copper | - | - |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1795 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#27929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Britannia seated to the left, surrounded by the inscription "BRITANNIA" above and the year below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA
1795.
Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Younger
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Penny - George III (Pattern) 1795 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by renowned artist and engraver, Thomas Wyon, who was also responsible for creating the iconic design of the British gold sovereign.
