½ Dollar - George III Type I countermarked; oval reverse 🔍
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½ Dollar - George III Type I countermarked oval

The ½ Dollar - George III Type I countermarked oval is a British 2 Shillings 4½ Pence issued 1799 by the Royal Mint. Composition: Silver (.896). Weight: 13.5 g. Diameter: 32.5 mm.

CountryUK Year1799 Denom2 Shillings 4½ Pence MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.896) Melt ~£24.30
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1799
Denomination2 Shillings 4½ Pence
Face value12p
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesShilling
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver (.896)
Weight13.500g
Diameter32.5mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Draped bust of King Carlos IV of Spain facing right; legend around, date below.

Reverse

Crowned shield of arms dividing denomination, legend around Script: Latin

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.4340
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £24.30

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