© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
½ Penny - George III Pattern
1788 year| Silver plated copper | 15.1 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1788 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver plated copper |
| Weight | 15.1 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 August 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#40138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left on globe, leaf and berry border to robe, with shield and spear, D below, date in legend, followed by stop, Britannia., laurel branch and paddle in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITANNIA ·1788·
Edge
Lettering: Render to Cesar the Things which are Cesars +++
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Penny - George III (Pattern) 1788 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by renowned artist and engraver, Thomas Wyon, who was also responsible for designing the dies for many other coins during his time at the Royal Mint.
