© Museum Victoria
© Museum Victoria
½ Penny - George III Pattern
1799 year| Copper | 14.4 g |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1799 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.4 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#78992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia facing left, holding trident in left hand and olive branch in right, shield with Union flag resting at right, three masted sailing ship in the background at left, legend above, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA
SOHO
1799
Engraver: Conrad Heinrich Küchler
Edge
Light diagonal milling
Comment
These pieces were produced using steam-powered pressesInteresting fact
The Pattern ½ Penny - George III (Pattern) 1799 coin from the United Kingdom features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing a shield with the arms of the United Kingdom, surrounded by a wreath and topped with a crown. This design was only used on pattern coins minted in 1799 and 1800, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
