½ Penny - George III 3rd issue; Proof reverse 🔍
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½ Penny - George III 3rd issue Proof

The ½ Penny - George III 3rd issue Proof is a British ½ Penny issued 1799 by the Royal Mint. Composition: Gold plated copper. Weight: 12.7 g. Diameter: 30 mm.

CountryUK Year1799 Denom½ Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalGold plated copper Melt ~£1,421.72
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1799
Denomination½ Penny
Face value1p
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesHalfpenny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionGold plated copper
Weight12.700g
Diameter30.0mm
ShapeRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Laureate and draped bust of King George III facing right, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia left, trident in left hand, olive branch in right, shield bearing the Union flag resting on left, legend around, date in exergue. Script: Latin

Gold content
Gross troy oz 0.4083
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £1,421.72

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