Description

King George III, Reign, 1760-1820.

First Issue Halfpenny 1775.

Tower Mint, London.

Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust of King George III facing right.

Legend: GEORGIVS· III· REX· (King George the third.)

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.

Reverse: BRITAN NIA 1775.

Catalogue: Spink# 3773, KM# 601.

Copper, 10g (actual worn weight 9.02), 29mm, edge plain.

Grade: Obverse, VF, reverse, Fine.