English Halfpenny

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Date:1723

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English copper halfpenny, 1723

Diameter 27mm

The obverse features the bust of George I facing right and the inscription 'GEORGIUS.REX', Latin for 'King George'. The reverse features Britannia seated with a shield at her side and a spear in her right hand, she holds an olive branch in her left hand. The inscription reads 'BRITANNIA.1723'.

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English Halfpenny

English copper halfpenny, 1723 Diameter 27mm The obverse features the bust of George I facing ...

English Halfpenny

English copper halfpenny, 1723 Diameter 27mm The obverse features the bust of George I facing ...

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Warwickshire unspecified or out of county Numismatics National Emblems & Mottos Metalwork Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum Heraldry, Emblems & National Symbols Coins, Tokens & Medals Business, Trade & Industry Base Metals - Copper, Tin, Aluminium, Zinc

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Donor ref:LEAMG : M995.1926.22 (66/16562)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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