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Very Rare
½ Penny - George II young bust
The ½ Penny - George II young bust is a British ½ Penny issued 1729–1739 by the Royal Mint. Composition: Copper. Weight: 9.86 g. Diameter: 28 mm.
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Year | 1729–1739 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Face value | 1p |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Halfpenny |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1969 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.860g |
| Diameter | 28.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Obverse
Young laureate and cuirassed portrait of King George II facing left, legend around. Script: Latin
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. Script: Latin
Copper content
Gross troy oz
0.3170
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx)
£0.10
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